| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Washington, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lions Head Trail, Boott Spur Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, February 17, 2019 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Traction, Ice Axe |
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 | Comments: |
3 of us climbed up Lions Head w microspikes, and while it was doable, I strongly advise using crampons, and bringing an ice axe to reduce the chance of slipping or falling.
The trail down Boott Spur was not broken at all, completely untracked, and following the trail required frequent checking of the GPS, as well as floundering through occasional chest deep powder, where it was easier to "swim' down that to to try to plow through. Again doable, but I suggest against attempting it, unless you are with awesome friends who are up for the extra adventure (as I was), and unless you have plenty of daylight: this is not a route to attempt in the dark! |
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 | Name: |
Art |
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 | E-Mail: |
cpgrocks@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-02-18 |
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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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