| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Cannon Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, March 17, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A couple of minor blow downs |
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 | Comments: |
Trail is complicated by frozen post holes. I locked out my knees twice on the descent as it was late in the day and the shadows smoothed out the trail in a dangerous way. I wonder how many injuries these post holes have caused? Prior to yesterday I might have made the same mistake as these hikers did in hiking a soft snow pack without snowshoes, but I definitely would not do so now I see the result. Summit views were spectacular. 2nd hike of this day in order to sneak in a one final peak for my winter series (27/48). |
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 | Name: |
Gary M |
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 | E-Mail: |
netc@kartoffee.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-03-18 |
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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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