| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Wildcat E, Wildcat D, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lost Pond Trail, Wildcat Ridge Trail, Polecat ski trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, January 17, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parking was good at Pinkham Notch Parking Lot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction, Ice Axe |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No problem. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lost Pond Trail wasn't marked that great and Wildcat Ridge Trail I saw only one white mark on a vertical rock while ascending. |
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 | Comments: |
The Wildcat Ridge Trail had fresh snow over ice and I made good use of my ice ax while climbing from the Lost Pond Trail intersection all the way up the ridges. Used light traction and cut steps into ice for good traction. |
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 | Name: |
Robert Lawrence |
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 | E-Mail: |
mainelyjw@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-01-17 |
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 | Link: |
 https://doityourselftips.info/hiking-the-whites-trail-condition-report/ |
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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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