| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Jefferson (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Jewell Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Ammo lot and the Base Station Road are plowed and sanded. Bathrooms are open year round (thank you!) |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
N/A |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
I can’t believe that I just missed meeting Keith E today, LOL. Jewell is in fine shape without any concerning findings. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None today. |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Nothing today. |
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 | Comments: |
I turned back approximately 0.2 miles below Gulfside on the Jewell Trail when I got to a steep and icy stretch where I was slipping down in my snowshoes. I switched to full crampons and that felt pretty good. I went up another 50’ or so and then realized that I didn’t want to solo ice climb in a no-fall zone at 4580’ so I turned back.
I have no regrets and absolutely feel that this was a successful day; I made it back to my car unharmed!!
So here is the question, and the reason that I am posting this. Andrea (an accomplished Grid-er and super-nice person!) and her hubby snowshoed this route yesterday. (See her post). So why did I have trouble? Possibly it’s because I am not as experienced. Possibly the conditions changed. Maybe a bit of both. We’ll never know. What is important, from my perspective, is to do only what I am personally comfortable doing. It is tempting to think, “I should be able to do this; other people just did this,” and to press on regardless, but for me that is not a safe way to think. The summit will be there next time and the lists and patches can wait. Stay safe and hike on!! |
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 | Name: |
Bikecamphikegirl |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-02-07 |
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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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