| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Adams (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lowes Path, King Ravine, Chemin Des Dames, Airline |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, September 14, 2014 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
At lowes store for $1 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Wet/Slippery Rock |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Spur brook on king ravine was fine |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Oh yeah. I have a 40 lb dog who has been hiking for 10 years and this is the first time we changed our route because i thought the trail was too difficult for her. The boulders on the king ravine trail going right before you come into the open ravine required a few boosts and wracked a few nerves. As we started ascending the headwall of king ravine there were more and more difficult spots. I showed her the routes and gave her boosts but after thinking about how if she slipped and fell i would have a heck of a time getting her out of a boder trap i decided to turn around. A minor panic attack later and we were safely back on the floor of the ravine. Not wanting to climb down more boulders on the king ravine trail i opted for the chemin des dames to get out of the ravine. Much smaller, more manageable boulders. Thanks to the nice boy who gave us a ride back to lowes store. |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Found: many more gray hairs monday morning |
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 | Comments: |
Would not recommend ascending king ravine unless you and your dog are experienced and confident scaling car sized boulders. |
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 | Name: |
Sasha and i |
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 | E-Mail: |
Tafilo@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2014-09-15 |
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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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