Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Middle Tripyramid, North Tripyramid, NH |
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| Trails: |
Sabbaday Brook Trail, Mt. Tripyramid Trail, Pine Bend Brook Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Thursday, December 12, 2013 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Only car in the Sabbaday lot at start and finish, Matt, who happened to be coming out of Pine Bend when we were, was kind enough to give us a lift back to our car. Thanks Matt! |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
The first three crossings on Sabbaday were a bit problematic, but all three of us managed to keep our boots dry. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Some large blowdown here and there along the way, but all had established by-passes. |
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| Comments: |
Beautiful, blue-sky day,with snow/ice coated trees and bushes. Starting temp was 4F, was 0F at the top of Sabbaday, and definitely felt even colder on Middle. The wind on the peaks was mild, thankfully not the 25mph NOAA had predicted at 3500'. The steeps of Sabbaday Brook, with the ice covered (but no so thick as to be completely stable and trustworthy)ledges and big boulders, were somewhat of an adventure. Microspikes were definitely not adequate on the steeps of both Sabbaday and Pine Bend; two of used Hillshound Pros and the other full length crampons on the steeps. Either Microspikes or Hillshound Pros worked well in the less steep sections, and the snow/ice was thick enough that the spikes didn't seem to be grinding don on rock much. |
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| Name: |
RonK |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-12-12 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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