| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Adams, Mt. Madison, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Valley Way, Gulfside, Airline, Osgood Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, February 28, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
4-5 cars |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
none |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
none |
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 | Comments: |
Valley Way consists of a hard-packed base, choppy and unconsolidated in places with a few nice icy areas that require consideration. Most ice bulges can be avoided by tree-hugging if you need to. I switched back-n-forth between my light traction rock spikes and brand new hillsounds trail crampons (throughout the day) but K-10's would have been best on Valley Way in the a.m. Adams was first up and the icy rocks slowed me down and made for a good challenge. Madison was very easy comparatively and could have been done without traction. The winds were not even noticeable, bare hands up and down Madison - didn't seem like winter. Quick conditions coming down Valley Way after the icy spots had softened up. Very few deep postholes on these trails - a rarity! What a way to end February! Congrats to Michelle - she finished her Winter 48 on Washington today! Yayz!! And thanks to Billy for the company today. |
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 | Name: |
Rachel |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-02-28 |
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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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