| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Wildcat D, Wildcat C, Wildcat B, Wildcat A, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ski trails, Wildcat Ridge Trail, Nineteen Mile Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, February 11, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Car spot at 19 MB |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Not here |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Icy crust on the ridge may be tough on Ruger’s paws |
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 | Comments: |
Started up Polecat early enough to not interfere with skiers (apparently you have to be up before chairlift operations start and coming down after last chair.. these rules seem to change yearly).. snowshoes up the ski trail and across the ridge… we were the first to the ridge and encountered a frozen crust over fluffy snow.. yesterday’s precipitation and last night’s freeze… the descent down A… some sketchy sections (side-stepping) are now broken out but use care on these sections..1 technique, to face uphill and move horizontally worked well .. 19 MB is a postholed mess to the intersection of Carter Dome trail… from here to the parking lot was a smooth, fast out… again, if descending Wildcat A, use caution |
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 | Name: |
CaptChris |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-02-11 |
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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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