| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Pierce, Mt. Eisenhower, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Crawford Path, Webster Cliff Trail, Eisenhower Loop |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, December 8, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Today plenty |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
There were no river crossings but surprisingly several brooks had water flowing despite the cold temps |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Good Shape. Couple blowdowns that will need chainsaws. But easy to get around |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Would have been very tough conditions for our 4 legged friends today with the ice, cold and wind |
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 | Comments: |
We had the hill almost to ourselves today only saw 2 other people descending from Pierce. That was because of fairly high winds on the ridge, the very cold temps and the trails that are virtual skating rinks. Used spikes (sharp ones) all the way to the junction of Crawford Path and Eisenhower Loop. Switched at that point to crampons which for the ascent of Eisenhower were overkill. Climbing the cone of Eisenhower there was very little ice. But once we figured that out we were in the winds so we just kept going. Once back on the Crawford Path, crampons were helpful and I kept mine on back to the Mizpah Cutoff and then switched back to spikes. The trail ice right now is unbelievable. Sharp foot gear is a must. Congrats to BillC for getting 337 of 576. Hopefully we get some snow!! But still a great day on top. |
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 | Name: |
jeb bradley |
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 | E-Mail: |
jebebrad@metrocast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-12-08 |
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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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