Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Lion's Head, Mt. Washington (attempt), Huntington Ravine, NH |
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| Trails: |
Tuckerman Ravine Trail, Lion's Head Winter Route, Huntington Ravine Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Monday, February 17, 2014 |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Traction, Ice Axe |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Fixed Route was available today at Hillary Step. |
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| Comments: |
Winter Route in excellent condition. High winds approached 100 mph kept us from summit in morning. Thought Snow Leopard might fly away from me. Decided to decend and go to Huntington Ravine. Never been and it looked amazing today. Trail softens as it approaches headwall. |
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| Name: |
White Buffalo |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-02-17 |
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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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