| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mount Washington (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, February 24, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
$10 parking up at COG. New receptacle to accept cash |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Most of the ice bridges are gone though rivers are crossable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Need two large trees near base cut. Hazard coming up under the second thinking you are past. |
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 | Comments: |
Rain took away A LOT of the snow. Light traction to base of first waterfall/Pond. From there it’s all up and crampons are recommended. Some major ice in sections though crampons bite nicely. Didn’t make it past the hut due to high winds and low visibility. |
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 | Name: |
John (LAG) Lagasse |
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 | E-Mail: |
Mrplumislander@comcast.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-02-24 |
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 | Link: |
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Disclaimer: Reports are not verified - conditions may vary. Use at own risk. Always be prepared when hiking. Observe all signs. Trail conditions reports are not substitutes for weather reports or common sense. |
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