Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Wildcat D, Wildcat C, Wildcat B, Wildcat A, Carter Dome, South Carter, Middle Carter, NH |
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| Trails: |
Ski trails, Wildcat Ridge Trail, Carter Moriah Trail, North Carter Trail, Imp Trail, Dodge Camp Cutoff, herd path, road walk |
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| Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, December 7, 2021 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
dropped at Wildcat Ski Area no otjers on arrival plenty of room.Carspot at 19MB Trailhead 1 other vehicle at end of hike |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Small Patches |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
low and no issue on Imp trail |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
All trails in great shape. a few blowdowns on Imp Trail approx .5 miles from cutoff. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
not today |
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| Bugs: |
none |
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| Lost and Found: |
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| Comments: |
A blustery day from start to finish for these peaks. As the Irish blessing goes... the wind was luckily at my back as i headed up the now signed ski trails for non operating uphill travel. as mentioned earlier a few more signs may be helpful. i think i strayed by mistake just once.Bareboots until the ski patrol shack near the summit than micros until just before the Camp Dodge Cutoff. There is substantial blue ice from D-A. At one point i slid down a stretch while coincidentally Staying Alive" was playing on the headset.Descending A had ice as well but no issues with sharp spikes. Snowshoes along for the ride today as i wasnt quite sure what to expect if i ended up on the Carters. Between Carter Dome and Zeta Pass did have heavy drifting and with the next storm id highly recommend snowshoes. Just before the summit cairn of Carter Dome was evidence of what appeared to be a Moose that recently bedded down. With the heavy winds even on the Dome i didnt stay up there long enough to see him. |
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| Name: |
scottb |
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| E-Mail: |
mainebeefman@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-12-07 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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