| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Carter Dome, Wildcat A, Wildcat B, Wildcat C, Wildcat D, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Nineteen Mile Brook Trail, Carter Dome Trail, Carter Moriah Trail, Wildcat Ridge Trail, Upper Polecat ski trail, Middle Polecat ski trail, Lower Polecat ski trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, January 28, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
One vehicle dropped at Wildcat ski area and one at 19 mile brook trail, plenty of parking even with a late start
19 mile brook trail head lot is very icy. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
no real issues, used sharp traction on icy rocks |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
saw one that seemed to be having fun especially because there wasn't any ice to speak of |
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 | Bugs: |
snowfleas |
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 | Comments: |
The worst part of the trails today were choppy with some postholes on the ridge before the summit of Carter Dome, other than that these were the best conditions I've ever seen for the Cats and Dome with the least amount of ice bulges. Generally the conditions consisted of a solid stable base with frozen granular uneven surface. We carried snowshoes and didn't need them for flotation whatsoever. Sharp hillsounds worked great. Paid the $10 to walk down the slopes, totally worth it. Least ice I've seen on these trails during winter. Thanks to Billy Freitas for good company. Saw 7 people total. Thought I could hike this cold/cough out of me - but I was wrong. |
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 | Name: |
Rachel |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-01-28 |
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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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