| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Madison (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Pine Link, Howker Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, April 21, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Pinkham B from Rt 16 muddy and rutted up in spots |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
6 down trees. Easy duck under or walk over. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Aborted ascent to Mt. Madison due to gusting winds of +35mph, temps at 20 degrees with wind chill at -11 degrees. 2-3 feet of snow still in the woods above 2500'. Trail snow was frozen no need for traction or support. Snow was softening towards trailhead on descent. I took my time returning clearing blow downs and branches on trail. Noticed fresh moose dung at 2400' |
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 | Name: |
Jeff |
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 | E-Mail: |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-04-21 |
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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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