Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Jay Peak, Big Jay, VT |
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| Trails: |
Long Trail, herd path |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, February 2, 2019 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
LT junction at Jay Pass is well-plowed on both sides. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
no crossings that we could tell |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails are well-maintained, relatively little canopy considering the snow depth. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
- |
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| Bugs: |
- |
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| Lost and Found: |
- |
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| Comments: |
We were expecting a pretty tough day with trail-breaking at least on the herd path to Big Jay, but there was none of that (save the 30-40 yards or so just before the Big Jay summit). Hikers, and especially skiers, broke things out very nicely, allowing us to make great time. Go get 'em! Thanks to Mike, Lynn, Marcia, and Dan for a great hike. And thanks also to Jay Peak - we stepped inside a "foyer" on the lower level of the summit building to warm up, even though the rest of the building wasn't in use; it was very helpful to get a quick reprieve from the frigid cold and winds for a bit. |
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| Name: |
Erik Bertrand |
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| E-Mail: |
erik@bertpc.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-02-02 |
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| Link: |
https://www.gaiagps.com/datasummary/track/8c3ea24196465986a23f74d92d26e6b4b62ed2cf/?layer=CalTopo |
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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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