Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Cannon Mountain, NH |
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| Trails: |
Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, January 23, 2018 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Cannon ski area closed today, but Tram parking lot would have been empty anyway, as Tram usually not running on weekdays |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Slush |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
N.A. |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lots of duck under blow downs |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
N.A. |
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| Bugs: |
N.A. |
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| Lost and Found: |
N.A. |
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| Comments: |
Got completely drenched, as rain did not stop until I reached the summit, not a good situation for temperatures in low 30's. But, Kinsman Ridge Trail in good shape, and I used my MSR Denali's with heel lifts all the way up and without lifts about half way down, where I switched to bare boots through the steeps to the bottom, as inconsiderate butt sliders have converted the lower part of the trail into an icy luge run. By plunge stepping my heels into the lugr run sections, perhaps my divits will give others a purchase up and/or down after the trail freezes up. Alternative is postholing along the sides of the trail. Butt sliders are far more evil than bareboot postholers, in my view. Motivation for today was completion of my January calendar dates. :-) |
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| Name: |
HFKA Dr D |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-01-23 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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