Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Jefferson, NH |
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| Trails: |
The Link, Amphibrach, Randolph Path, snowfields |
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| Date of Hike: |
Monday, February 15, 2010 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Appalachia parking-lot is well plowed. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction, Ice Axe |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Foot Bridge over Cold Brook is in good condition. All other crossings are frozen and covered in packed snow. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Few blow-downs require minor bushwhacks. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
High winds above treeline made it very dog unfriendly. |
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| Comments: |
All trails were broken out. A small section of the Randolph Path between Pentadoi and Lowe's Path required snowshoes, everything else was hard-packed snow.
The ascent of Jefferson from Edmand's Col was extremely hard snow with large areas of ice. While some of the group were able to ascend with microspikes, ice-axes are a must and crampons make it much easier. |
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| Name: |
Applejack |
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| E-Mail: |
ApplejackNH@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-02-17 |
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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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