| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Tom (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Avalon Trail, A-Z Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 19, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked right at the train station right neat the Crawford Notch AMC Highland Center. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Ice - Blue |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Traction, Ice Axe |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Two water crossing that I had to submerge into about 6 to 8 inches of water, but stayed dry! Definitely want to wear good water proof boots! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One spot where I and others, some with dogs, turned around. More on that below! |
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 | Bugs: |
Winter, no bugs |
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 | Comments: |
This was a wonderful hike until I reached the ravine shortly after A-Z Trail split right from the Avalon trail. The ravine offered a PUD that was challenging to rise back out of. Most hikers could probably make it but I have a sore ankle, so I had to go up with my back to a big split open tree that most people would grab if facing it. I was wearing spikes and suddenly, slipped and slid 30 or 40 feet into a brook. I tried again and decided to go back and switch to crampons. Trying a third time I just couldn't get positioned right due to my ankle, so I decided #14 of 48 will have to wait for another day. To reiterate, this spot is doable except if you slip, as I did, down you go. I am very VERY lucky to have been unscathed and dry. |
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 | Name: |
AnthonyI |
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 | E-Mail: |
nhbuddy@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-03-20 |
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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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