| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Whiteface, Mt. Passaconaway, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Blueberry Ledge Trail, Rollins Trail, Diceys Mill Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, December 18, 2010 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The crossing on the Dicey's Mill trail was icing up which made it a challenge but made it across dry by tightroping a tree. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One walk under blowdown on the Blueberry Ledge trail about half a mile from Fencroft-easy now but will get harder if it ever snows. Several step over blowdowns on the Dicey's Mill trail down low, will disappear under snow. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw one 8 pounder on Passaconaway. Apparently had some trouble on the iceflows up the summit cone. |
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 | Comments: |
Where's the snow? Basically no snow on the Blueberry Ledge trail until the lookout just before the Wiggen trail. After that, only an inch or two up to Whiteface. A new dusting covered the icy ledges making the climb slow. Used crampons to the top; microspikes were sufficient everywhere else. The Rollins trail was very icy, topped by a dusting to an inch. Climb up Passaconaway was more of the same with a some large iceflows. Not a breath of wind on either peak. Great day out; nice to see the sun again. |
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 | Name: |
MikeL |
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 | E-Mail: |
larossm@comcast.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-12-18 |
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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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