| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Smarts Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lambert Ridge Trail, Ranger Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, February 12, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lyme-Dorchester Road from Lyme (west) is open; the approach from the east is closed. The trailhead is plowed and open. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Skipper did well... avoiding the steep icy sections by bushwhacking. |
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 | Comments: |
We wasted energy by carrying snowshoes that were not needed... and we underestimated the steepness and ice sheets on the summit cone. Ascended and descended using microspikes. Should have carried crampons for the summit cone.
Too cold to linger and enjoy the spectacular views and open woods... must return to this peak. |
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 | Name: |
Beth Zimmer |
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 | E-Mail: |
btzimr at gmail dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-02-12 |
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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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