| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Kinsman, South Kinsman, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lonesome Lake Trail, Cascade Brook Trail, Fishin' Jimmy Trail, Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, December 28, 2013 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Packed lot at Lafayette Campground. Plowed |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No Issues |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
None |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One in lot seemed happy. Didn't see any on trails. Pretty icy |
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 | Comments: |
Fishin Jimmy has plenty of ice and flows. I used crampons from the Hut to the Summits and back down to be safe. Too icy and not enough snow for good glissading and coverage of obstacles. Lot to hut packed and in good condition for micros. Did not see enough snow anywhere to warrant snowshoes. Ridge is solid but still a little icy and slippery so micros or crampons a must. Hopefully it snows a bunch tomorrow and a deeper pack builds above the ice layer. Thanks to RDR for the killer beta and Snow Leopard for setting pace. |
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 | Name: |
White Buffalo |
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| Date Submitted: |
2013-12-28 |
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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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