| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Pierce, Mt. Eisenhower (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Crawford Path, Webster Cliff Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, February 28, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at the Highland Center |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No problems |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No problems |
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 | Comments: |
Crawford path to Webster was nice and packed, used micro spikes all the way up. Met Fred coming down. He turned back from Eisenhower because of the drifts and didn't have snowshoes. We switched to snowshoes right before Webster and Fred decided to give Eisenhower another shot we us breaking trail. Pierce was no problem and we quickly turned to attacking Ike. Breaking trail through deep drifts. Lost the trail a few times and found some very deep spruce traps. Winds were about 35-45. Made it about 3/4 of the way and then just couldn't find the trail. Met up with two more snowshoers who weren't having any luck either. We were so close but with the winds and not being on the trail we decided to turn back. On the way back I am pretty sure I saw where I lost the trail, which was probably about .7 miles along the trail. |
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 | Name: |
Tuck and the Squirrel |
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 | E-Mail: |
Jtucker207@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-02-28 |
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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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