| 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: |
Friday, January 10, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One big blowdown will require a big saw on the Crawford Path |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
No dogs today. Would have been fine for a hearty dog however |
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 | Comments: |
Had hoped to have more of a weather window based on yesterdays forecast. Flurries all day. Crawford Path to Pierce is well packed and rock solid. No postholes. The ridge had some small drifting and some powder but its pretty well packed. Based upon other reports in the last couple days we left snowshoes behind and all of us carried crampons. Some ice along the way but spikes and care were adequate. One spot just past the junction with Eisenhower Loop required great care though we descended off the trail to avoid the treacherous ice on the rock ledge. Hardly spent a minute on the summit of Eisenhower. Quite windy not too cold though. Visibility 200 feet. Great day to tag these peaks in January. Thanks Bill Steve and John!! |
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 | Name: |
Jeb Bradley |
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 | E-Mail: |
jebebrad@metrocast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-01-10 |
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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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