| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Jackson, Mt. Webster, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Webster-Jackson Trail, Webster Cliff Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, February 15, 2016 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Comments: |
I wore microspikes for the ascent to Jackson on the Webster-Jackson Trail, as did most others on the trail. Switched to snowshoes for the final 1/4 mile for the heel lifts. The final 50 meters to Jackson are very icy and a bit tricky; crampons would be best here, and there are just enough branches to grab onto for support. Loose powder on the Webster Cliff Trail (6-12 inches) made for great snowshoeing. Kept the snowshoes on for the entire descent from Webster. My wife wore one-inch crampons for the entire hike, and she had no issues. |
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 | Name: |
LJ |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-02-16 |
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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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