| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Elmore Mountain, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Park roads, bushwhack, Fire Tower Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, January 13, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot off the Beach Road plenty of space and very rutted entry from frozen mud/ice. Minimal snow depth. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Tower section was dangerous for most dogs today on account of ice with significant drop and no powder padding. |
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 | Comments: |
Just to chime in on the overall conditions I've seen in other reports. I used dull Katoohla Micros for entire hike. If I had gone again on Thursday the best set up in my opinion would've been snowshoes up to the jct. where the Catamount Trail departs. Lots of solidly frozen 3-5" holes where micros were a challenge keeping ankles straight; Hillsound trail pros or crampons would've been even more of a challenge and snowshoes would've kept me level even though there is only 1-2" snow. From that jct. on up I would've used sharp micros at a minimum. Trail much smoother so rolling ankles not as much of a concern from here on up. Some hidden ice in middle areas; the tower section (where I used a bypass) my Hillsounds or crampons would be helpful. I still probably would've bypassed on my way down. Stay safe wherever you go my friends! |
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 | Name: |
franco |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-01-14 |
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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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