| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Adams, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Airline, Valley Way |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, May 27, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet Trail, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Slush |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All were easy |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Numerous blow downs. Maybe 2 on Airline and 3 on Valley Way (although one on Valley Way is really hard to get by since it is in dense Krumholz). The sign for either King Ravine Trail or Chemin des Dames snapped off the post for some reason. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw a few dogs, but not above treeline. |
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 | Bugs: |
Not a single bug. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
It was full on Winter conditions today on Mt. Adams with LOTS of fresh snow up high, probably about 6 inches but drifting up to 3 feet. Winds were very strong at about 60 MPH gusting to 80 MPH. Luckily we were carrying just enough winter gear that we were able to summit. Lots of groups had to turn around from weather, due to wearing shorts with just a hydration pack etc. Crampons or Microspikes could have been useful, but we did not bring them since we totally underestimated how much snow would be up there... |
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 | Name: |
McQ |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-05-28 |
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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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