| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Middle Carter, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Imp Trail, North Carter Trail, and Carter-Moriah Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 23, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The roadside parking space on Rte 16 is plowed |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No major blowdowns, but several small step-overs, or duck-unders |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One dog with a group of three hikers seemed to be having a good time despite the winds. |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Snowed for the duration of this hike. From Rte 16 found 3" of fresh powder filling in a partial track made by a BC skier perhaps yesterday. The ski track ended at the Imp Trail-North Carter Trail junction, and above the junction there was 8" or more of untracked powder. Lots of drifting on Carter-Moriah Trail. As I was returning from the Middle Carter summit, descending the first ledges, I encountered a group of three hikers and their dog coming up. It wasn't possible to carry on a conversation due to the high winds, but they thanked me for breaking out the trail and I was delighted to see them knowing they firmed-up the track for an easier and much faster descent than the climb up. Due to the snow and wind the track was already filled-in on exposed sections. Another great day in the White Mtns! |
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 | Name: |
Gary Tompkins |
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 | E-Mail: |
nhgaryrt@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-03-23 |
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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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