| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Wildcat D, Wildcat C, Wildcat B, Wildcat A, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Polecat ski trail, Wildcat Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, August 15, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
From Ski Area parking Lot |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Steeper sections on D-A along Ridge were dry. Made passing them easier. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Jack the Keeshond accompanied me per usual. Some steep spots on W-C Ridge between D + A but negotiable. Look out for cliff that looks down into Carter Notch. Pup chased something on way up Polecat when I was 'viewing' and he got lost. He wondered over to Lift Lion. A wonderful little girl and her grand dad spotted him and he made his way back to me. Thank you kind folks. Was told later that Moose had been appearing way up there. |
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 | Bugs: |
Bad on Polecat on way down. Bring repellant!! |
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 | Comments: |
Footing on Polecat was a bit wet in places but otherwise a breeze.
The ups and downs on the Wildcat Ridge made for a good work out. @ 9 mile hike in all. Have to do a bit of scrambling here and there .
It was overcast all day but clear enough to see Washington, Tuckerman's and to take in the breath taking vistas over and into Carter Notch from peak of 'A'.
Great day on the mountain with the pup!!! |
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 | Name: |
PJRigga |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-08-18 |
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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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