| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Osceola, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Mt. Osceola Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, November 30, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Tripoli Road still open, not sure how much longer it will be open. Road past gate and parking area is unplowed, but only had a few inches of snow on it at the most. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Ice - Blue |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Comments: |
Started with 1-2" of snow at the trail head, and around 3" closer to the summit. There was a lot of ice on all the rocks, but since they were snow covered, travel was a bit quicker and easier. Only wore microspikes on the way down for extra traction, but they could be used both ways, especially in the upper switchbacks, where some of the ledges are mostly encased in ice and not as easy to skirt around. Saw only one person all day, passed him about half way down on my way out. Beautiful blue skies, winter wonderland trees and nice views with the Presidentials in the clear. |
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 | Name: |
Sbanks |
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 | E-Mail: |
summersetbanks@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-11-30 |
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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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