| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Adams (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Valley Way, Gulfside, Star Lake Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 2, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Well plowed and plenty of room. high bank to the trail |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Goggles, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Step overs still open down low for Thor to drink |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
one or two duck unders, easily manageable with tall pack |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Thor had a great day and despite the winds on the ridge enjoyed rolling around in the snow drifts while I donned a balacava and goggles. He had one instance of being timid of a hiking group and when too far downhill off trail for my comfort but still had plenty of energy. For non-dog owners, if a dog is timid please do not try to approach or look for him in the woods on your way by as he will retreat further. Thank you! |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
During white outs the cairns were missing from time to time! |
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 | Comments: |
Pleasant hike up Valley Way on crampons with fairly firm trail to the tentsite. Trail was broken up some from there to the hut but stayed on crampons for the steep sections and the ridge. Went out Gulfside despite pair telling me they lost trail. Made it quite a bit further and visibility got too low to make it from cairn to cairn. GPS on board but not trail card. The exposure was high on that side and I was moving too slow for comfort for myself and Thor with no one else up there. 0.49 from Adams headed down and attempted from Star Lake two tenths behind three. Wind filled there tracks and at 0.35 from Adams too steep to safely ascend with Thor but better protection from the wind on that side. Nice exit on snowshoes to help groom it back out. |
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 | Name: |
Dave Bear |
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 | E-Mail: |
dbear61222@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-03-03 |
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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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