| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Madison, Mt. Adams, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Valley Way, Gulfside, Osgood Trail, Air Line |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, February 17, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking lot was almost full at 8am. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All minor ones are snow bridged |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Around 3,500 feet, one duck under and one major widow maker |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Pemi loved all the attention and love he received today |
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 | Comments: |
Valley Way was hard packed but lumpy from post holes and temperatures warming up then refreezing this week. Microspikes were fine going up. Above treeline, I stayed in micros until decent from Adams, where I switched to Hillsounds. These worked better with some icy areas under the snow. Going up Madison and Adams, rocks were exposed and some snow/ice have filled in between the rocks. Wore Hillsounds for decent on Valley Way. Snowshoes went for a ride today. Saw many people out, including some familiar faces. It was a pleasant day above treelike with light winds. |
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 | Name: |
Sunshine |
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 | E-Mail: |
loriinnes7380@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-02-17 |
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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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