| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Tom, Mt. Field, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Avalon Trail, A-Z Trail, Mt. Tom Spur, Willey Range Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, February 19, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at the Highland Center |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
A little bit of open water in the brooks but nothing to cross |
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 | Comments: |
Microspikes or crampons needed on the steeper parts of the ascent but the snow on the trails was packed and we didn't see any issues with snow drifts. Unfortunately the clouds never lifted and there wasn't much of a view, especially towards Washington.
We ditched the traction for the descent down the Avalon Trail and glasaded a lot of the way down. A gray jay also landed on my head to eat a pretzel at one point. Thanks to the White Buffalo and Chief Sitting Glasade for the awesome day. |
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 | Name: |
RDR |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-02-19 |
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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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