| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Madison, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Howker Ridge Trail, Osgood Trail, Valley Way |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, November 12, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
First stream felt sketchy, water running high and fast, but easy to cross. Had to rock hop. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lots of blowdown, had to go just off trail to pass. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No dogs seen :(. |
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 | Comments: |
Lots of snow up high. Didn’t bring snowshoes and was post holing in some spots up to knees and thighs. Scrambley sections up high tough with lots of powder snow. Tough to get good footing. Summit traverse and down to Madison hut was packed down. Down valley way to Appalachia a lot of fun. Hard pack and lots is glissading. |
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 | Name: |
Greg Pouliot |
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 | E-Mail: |
Gpouliot84@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-11-17 |
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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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