| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Gunstock Mountain, Belknap Mountain, Piper Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gunstock Mountain Trail, Brook Trail, Saddle Trail, Blue Trail, White Trail, Old Piper Trail, Piper Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, January 19, 2018 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Comments: |
Going up backside of Gunstock wasn't too bad. Encountered some ice as I neared the top. However going from Gunstock to Belknap to Piper and down, there was quite a lot of ice hidden under the inch or two of powder, some of it bullet proof that even with sharpened microspikes was a challenge. Went down hard in one area that I knew was bad. I'd say unless you have a new, sharp pair of microspikes you might want to think twice about doing the ridge from Gunstock to Piper. Of course, with the warm temps predicted over the week-end, that ice should soften, which will make a big difference on how well the traction will work. |
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 | Name: |
Bob B |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-01-19 |
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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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