| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Madison, Mt. Adams, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Valley Way, Gulfside, Airline, Osgood Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, January 17, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plenty at Appalachia (full lot upon return at 3pm) |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues on small crossings which were all mostly open |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One leaner across trail at head level halfway up Valley Way |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Pemi and Zoe are at new levels. They seem to get a second wind above treeline. |
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 | Comments: |
Wore snowshoes going up Valley Way (trail was broken out but soft). Switched to Hillsounds above treeline and kept them on for the rest of the hike. Some drifts on Gulfside Trail and Airline. Hard crust over some ice spots going up to Adams. Osgood to Madison summit was packed powder and hard crust. Saw over 30 people so trails are well packed now. Amazing day up high with clear skies and low winds. Fun hike working on all sorts of lists with Rachel, Gypsy Hiker, and Tara! |
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 | Name: |
Sunshine |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-01-17 |
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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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