| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Avalon (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Avalon Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, February 27, 2016 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Wet/Sticky |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The water crossing was very challenging today--so much so that we had to turn around when one member of our party lost their balance on unstable ice. I'm posting this report mainly to alert hikers about the water crossing. This (Sat.) morning, there was softening ice in patchy sections, amid a lot of fast, rushing water. A herd path to the left takes you to a couple of places that are more narrow, but still challenging. We saw two groups make it across, but we were not as lucky. With warming temps during the day, no doubt even more ice softened and became even less stable. Use caution and be prepared in case you do go into the water. |
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 | Comments: |
We didn't get past the water crossing, as noted above (this is the reason for this post). |
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 | Name: |
Liza |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-02-27 |
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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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