| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Wildcat D, Wildcat C, Wildcat B (attempt), Wildcat A (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Polecat ski trail, Wildcat Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, November 30, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty at 7am at the ski area |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Nothing to worry about |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
I was able to walk over one blowdown between Wildcat C and D. A couple who came after me removed it so other than a lot of duckunders the WRT is clear between Wildcat D and Wildcat C |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Maybe on the packed trail, but it is still hard going with all the new snow. |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing |
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 | Comments: |
Walked up Polecat before the skiers got on the trails. At the top of Wildcat D I found the WRT partially packed from the group of 3 who had been through a couple of days ago. Most of it had blown back in, but there was a solid base all the way to the blowdown about 1/2 way between Wildcat C and D. I stepped over the blowdown and proceeded to Wildcat C very slowly since I was breaking trail alone. It took a long time for me to get there because on the 2-3 steep pitches up C there was 3'-4' of snow to pack. The flat stretches had about 18" of powder. Wildcat C is broken out and I met one couple between C and D on the way back who also cut down the blowdown. Not sure how far they made it. Wildcat will have to wait for another day! |
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 | Name: |
ScottD |
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 | E-Mail: |
sadresser at gmail |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-11-30 |
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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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