Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Adams, NH |
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| Trails: |
Lowes Path |
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| Date of Hike: |
Sunday, February 5, 2012 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lowes store lot was very icey. One of our group too a good spill. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Goggles, Traction |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Clear throughout |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Didn't see any. |
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| Comments: |
Lowes path was well packed out from start to finish. However, there was a mile and a half section that is covered with ice-flows. We all wore crampons, except for one who had forgotten hers and wore microspikes. Ken said it's the worst he's seen it in decades.
Above tree-line was much better and spikes would have sufficed. Beautiful day-- robbin's egg blue skies, wind not too crazy (probably gusting to 40 at top, but only on the summit cone), and downright warm in the col before the summit where the win was fully blocked. Actual temps on top probably in the high single digits. Great day to be above tree-line! |
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| Name: |
PamW |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-02-06 |
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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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