| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
North Tripyramid (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Pine Bend Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, May 6, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction, Ice Axe |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Normal levels - all possible. |
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 | Bugs: |
Lots for this time of year at lower altitudes - they will be out in force this year! |
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 | Comments: |
Ah yes - spring time. Drove up to the Pine Bend Brook Trailhead and planned to hike around the Tripyramid-Sleeper-Whitface-Passaconaway loop, returning to my car via the Kank. I had planned to be out for up to 3 days. Just going to enjoy some peak bagging and time strolling/sleeping in the woods.
It was early spring on the Pine Bend Brook Trail below 2200 feet, but by 2500 feet, there was so much wet, sloppy, sticky snow that no traction device made any difference on the steep incline. Crampons and snowshoes immediately balked up with the snow/slush and became useless within a few steps.
Went back to my car to return home, but really enjoyed the mountain anyway. Down low, the ground is already drying out and the snow is just a memory. Sunshine and a slightly warm breeze were quite pleasant. Enjoyed my lunch by a brook - a bad day in the woods beats a good day at the office, it is said.
One ominous sight: bugs. There are lots of them already at lower altitudes - no doubt they will have a good year!
Will try the same trip again in a couple of weeks when the snow is gone. It hasn't got much to go - that side of the mountain faces north, so it would be the last to melt anyway. At least we can then leave the winter gear at home and enjoy the walk just a little more. |
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 | Name: |
Magneto |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-05-07 |
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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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