Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Flume, Mt. Liberty, NH |
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| Trails: |
Flume Slide Trail, Franconia Ridge Trail, Liberty Spring Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Monday, January 16, 2017 |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction, Ice Axe |
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| Comments: |
I used spikes, but with the benefit of hindsight, I recommend crampons and an ice axe for Flume Slide. The surface is good, but toeholds are small in spots, and the consequences of a misstep with no means of self-arrest could be unpleasant.
A few icy spots.
Liberty Spring Trail is in excellent condition for a quick descent. |
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| Name: |
blaze |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-01-17 |
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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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