| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Wildcat E, Wildcat D, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Wildcat Ridge Trail, Polecat ski trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, February 1, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at National Forest trailhead, but on Route 16 directly , 500 meters South of Pinkham Notch Visitor Center. Passed through tunnel |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
River crossing at start was non-issue as river was frozen and underflow was slow if negligeable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Ascent was very icy and glancing behind at the steepness convinced us not to attempt to return via this trail.Maintenance was however inpeccable |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Would have very difficult for dog |
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 | Comments: |
Weather was exceptionally appropriate for these types of winter conditions. Began ascent too late in the morning but still made highest summit (D, others ). Not for weak hearted in these conditions |
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 | Name: |
lawrence |
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 | E-Mail: |
lengyel@videotron.ca |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-02-06 |
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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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