| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Jefferson (attempt), Mt. Adams, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Gray Knob Trail, Gulfside, Israel Ridge Path, Lowe's Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, March 30, 2017 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Departed from Gray Knob |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No problems |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
All good |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Went from Gray Knob to Edmond's Col via Gray Knob Trail. As the trail winds through the low pines, it's easy to follow; but when it comes out in the snowfields, it is challenging to pick up the trail on the other side. There were old snowshoe tracks; but only visible intermittently. Didn't see a cairn until almost a mile up the trail, I suspect many are buried. Trail is very hard and sloping; crampons are best. Approach to Jefferson required crossing two hard snowfields not far above the col and having neglected to bring my ice axe and being solo, I chose to bail. Gulfside and Adams were easy, except I hate walking on rocks with crampons. In and out of the clouds until descended Adams and then the sun came out full time. Gorgeous day. |
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 | Name: |
David Stowe |
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 | E-Mail: |
davidstowe@metrocast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-03-31 |
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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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