| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Cannon Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, February 13, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty of parking at the Tram parking lot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Only one real duck under. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Found a missing glove at the edge of one of the times the Kinsman Ridge Trail crosses the Kinsman Glades ski trail. |
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 | Comments: |
Started at -10ºF at the parking lot, reached the summit and it was still -10ºF but with 40+ mph winds, and then back at the parking lot in the afternoon it had warmed up to 0ºF. Cold and windy day, but the sun was shining and we got some decent views of the Franconia Ridge.
Spent a good amount of time in Café 4080' warming up, drying off clothing, and enjoying some snacks and beverages.
Televators made the steeps of the Kinsman Ridge Trail no problem whatsoever, and butt sliding down the steeps made for a quick and fun descent. The trail got dicey quickly on the ascent as the quarter mile of exposure section was trailess due to the wind. We headed towards the summit tower and Café 4080'. Ended up on the Valley Way ski trail a bit early and just hiked up that. |
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 | Name: |
BobTheLoveGoat |
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 | E-Mail: |
BobTheLoveGoat at yahoo dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-02-14 |
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 | Link: |
 https://lovegoatfilms.blogspot.com/2015/02/two-idiots-10f-40-mph-winds-and-cannon.html |
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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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