| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
East Osceola, Mt. Osceola, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Greeley Ponds Trail, Mt. Osceola Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, March 15, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plowed and Plenty today |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
THe low crossings were open but easily crossed |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in good shape though there are a couple of blowdons on the steeps and ridge that will need bigger saws |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Would have been a great day for dogs but none were out |
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 | Comments: |
Got a late start but got up to the ridge before clouds descended over the Presidentials and Franconia Range. Terrific views. We used snowshoes until East Osceola and crampons from there. The steeps and the ridge are a somewhat choppy as hikers have kicked out steps particularily on the sides. Snow was hard today. Some were wearing spikes but I preferred crampons for extra traction. The steeps were managable but it would not be a good idea to glissade. The chimney was a little icy but the hand holds are uncovered. All in all a great day and nice to see Steve Smith and JR at the view point just below East. |
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 | Name: |
Jeb Bradley |
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 | E-Mail: |
jebebrad@metrocast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-03-15 |
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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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