| 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: |
Wednesday, December 11, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plowed, plenty of room |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Easy |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Two big blowdowns on Osceola Trail |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Ice would be tough |
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 | Comments: |
The bottom of the steeps was one of the most icy spots. All 5 of us switched to crampons. We used them the rest of the way up E. Osceola and over and back to Osceola and back down. The chimney bypass was free of ice TG. 3-5" of snow. Snowed all day. Very little wind. Rough footing today. I, personally could not have done it without crampons. The powdery snow hid the extensive ice. Great group. Thank you Deidra, Susan, Craig, and Amalia.. |
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 | Name: |
GarretB |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-12-11 |
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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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