| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Washington, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Jewell Trail, Gulfside, Great Gulf Trail, Crawford Path, Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 9, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
A very busy weekend. Some really creative parking so get there early to ensure a proper spot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Goggles |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No problem. A little open water on the Ammo but well snow-bridged as of yesterday. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Kibo rocked it out with peak number 42. |
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 | Comments: |
The Jewell Trail was a snowshoer's dream. No post holes, well tracked, and almost no drifitng.
The Gulfslide ran much lower than usual band care should be taken on certain sections not to slip, there isn't much to slow you down should you slide on certain sections.
The Great Gulf was awesome. Nearly no postholes.
Crawford and Ammo were a mix of bareboots and snowshoe tracks. Be aware that there is an ice field below the ridge leading to the Lake of the Clouds hut. We wore crampons for this section and then swtiched back to snowshoes.
I am guessing a mojority of these trails will look like mashed potatoes tomorrow after all the foot traffic and warm temps.
Super sunny day. Beautiful but the UV exposure was pretty impressive, a lot of red cheeks and faces on the summit. Goggles, sunglasses, and/or a UV blocking neck gater would be advised. |
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 | Name: |
Summitseeker |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-03-10 |
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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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