| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Cardigan, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Holt Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, February 16, 2015 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Of the two lots by the AMC Lodge the second had a few open spots at 12:00PM. The first was empty. Road was well sanded. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Traction, Ice Axe |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Bridge is in fine shape |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Well blazed |
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 | Comments: |
Holt Trail was totally snowed in and fluffy. Fortunately the blazes were visible and frequent. Sank from 6 inches in some places to thigh deep in others. Snowshoes lower, constant switching between snowshoes and crampons up higher. Crampons and axe are absolutely essential. Wanted to descend via Clark/Cathedral but couldn't find it so I went down Holt. I'm pretty sure Clark was over by a ledge that I wasn't going anywhere near in the strong winds. Holt trail was tons of fun, felt like some real mountaineering despite the short distance and lower elevation. Sorry for the late post but since I made tracks it's better late than never. |
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 | Name: |
erikthered |
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| Date Submitted: |
2015-02-17 |
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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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