| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Ellen, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Ski trails, Long Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, October 23, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Skis |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Dixie had a blast. Most water sources were covered in snow, so a bowl was helpful. Also, apologies to any skiers and boarders she chased down the mountain. |
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 | Comments: |
I had no clue I was running into so much snow today. Probably 8 or more inches near the summit. Ended up tying my pants around my boot to keep the snow out since my gaiters were in Mass. Had I known I would have brought my skis too. Several people where skinning up and skiing down.
Trails up were relatively easy. Took green and blue trails up. Stuck to the unstable monorail created by skis and one other bare boot. Breathtaking views of late foliage/snow. Also liked climbing down in the snow. Easier on the knees and any snowballs I kicked kept Dixie occupied. |
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 | Name: |
jmgeary09 |
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 | E-Mail: |
jmgeary09atgmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-10-24 |
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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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