| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Moosilauke, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ravine Lodge Road, Gorge Brook Trail, Snapper Trail, Carriage Road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, November 28, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
parked at ravine lodge gate, hiked 1.5 miles into lodge on loose snow... some skiiers also |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
plenty of bridges, no wading needed. creeks not frozen over yet. |
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 | Comments: |
Headed up despite the fresh snow to hike off some post thanksgiving gluttony... Started the day with 3-6" of fresh snow along ravine lodge road and carriage/snapper. Headed up carriage road/snapper first as gorge brook seemed completely unbroken with deep powder early in the day. More fresh snow to break past south peak. Summit was moderately windy with probably 30-50mph gusts. Cairns visible, but with difficulty. Went down Gorge Brook which was nearly unbroken in the afternoon still, 8-12" of fresh snow, except for the bottom half thanks to a late party of snowshoers coming up that way. Saw 2 other parties at the summit that day.
Not too much ice, but loose/fresh snow that was just deep enough to have to break through, but not deep enough to cover all the rocks slowed us down somewhat. We used microspikes.... no need for crampons yesterday... snowshoes may have helped, though we muddled through eventually in about 6-6.5 hours. Definitely early winter conditions up there.... and beautiful!
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 | Name: |
MJ |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-11-29 |
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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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