| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Lafayette (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Old Bridle Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, April 16, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction, Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Ice Bridges on Water Falls trail are still holding but not much longer. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Did not see any |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Extremely windy as I was about halfway to the hut on Old Bridal Trail. Winds were estimated to be between 60 mph and 80 mph. I witnessed 2-3 trees fall from the wind right off the trail! Saw some trees swing like I have never seen before! Was doing a solo hike so I turned around.
Tomorrow and Monday, April 22 and 23, Im attempting Little Haystack, Lincoln and Lafayette as well as Cannon.
I used crampons the entire time and they worked great. Spikes would have been ok but I prefer spikes. I also carried snowshoes and plan to do the same tomorrow. |
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 | Name: |
Youness Michael |
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 | E-Mail: |
younessmichael@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-04-21 |
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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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