| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Baldpate Mountain - West Peak (attempt), ME |
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 | Trails: |
Appalachian Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, April 15, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Only 1 other car in the lot at 8am |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Spring Snow, Slush, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction, Ice Axe |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Easy rock hops |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Minor blowdowns down low, large blowdowns past the Baldpate Shelter |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Too much ice at the higher elevations for dogs. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
I fully expected ice and brought Hillsounds and crampons. The lower trail was bare with some mud and icy areas that were easily avoidable. As the elevation increased I put on Hillsounds which were adequate even beyond the Baldpate Shelter. As I climbed the ice bulges got worse so I put on crampons. Just before the last climb to the summit the ice became unreal. Huge thick ice bulges and my crampons wouldn't purchase. I didn't have an ice axe (had no clue I would need one). I tried bushwhacking around the ice but there was no safe path. I turned around at this point and carefully picked my way down. I will be back after we have a few more days of warmer temps. |
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 | Name: |
Frankenfoot |
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 | E-Mail: |
ukisukinaminanu@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-04-16 |
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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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