| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Bondcliff, Mt. Bond, West Bond, Mt. Guyot, Zealand Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Lincoln Woods Trail, Wilderness Trail, Bondcliff Trail, West Bond Spur, Twinway, Zealand Summit Spur, Zealand Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, November 21, 2010 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Zealand Road open today and in fine shape |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Black, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Water crossings on Bondcliff Trail problematic with ice covered rocks..rockhoppable with some care.. Upper Water crossing just above the hut on Twinway very difficult and required somewhat of a leap of faith..others not so bad |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few blowdowns on the Wilderness Trail but overall smooth sailing..Pleased to see the offensive Barricade on Bond removed..lots of good work has been done on Cairns in Bondcliff area as well |
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 | Comments: |
Glorious day for the Bonds. The usual trudge to base of Bondcliff trail then the long ascent. Water crossings were interesting with ice covered rocks and pretty good flow. Snow line around 3000 feet with some pretty good ice starting just above the last crossings where we put on spikes. Far ranging views from Bondcliff and ZERO wind..excellent..barebooted half way up Bond and put the spikes on for the rest of the day as flow ice more pronounced. On the north slopes 3-4 inches of nice snow made for some fun walking. Uneventful over to Guyot..Washington catching the sun glowed stark white ..gorgeous. Zealand came and went then we lingered at Zeacliff for a bit enjoying the excellent views. Descent from there basically a river of ice..while micros were adequate and we descended safely I longed for my mini cramps a few times. Did not linger at the hut for long..steps down to the ponds also a river of ice. Walk out Zealand trail a piece of cake with dwindling snow..Needed the headlamps for the last 15 minutes or so to the parking lot...Excellent day out |
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 | Name: |
silverfox |
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 | E-Mail: |
marktaub@metrocastdotnet |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-11-21 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.flickr.com/photos/silverfox777/sets/72157625322152005/ |
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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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