| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 22, 2011 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Trailhead was packed with hikers going to Carter Notch hut. Many not going beyond. Parking plowed. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
No issues with water crossings |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in great shape. No blowdowns. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Some sections of Carter Notch not packed down. May be difficult for smaller dogs. |
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| Bugs: |
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| Lost and Found: |
The trail down from the Dome to the notch hut was very steep and some sections were slidable.Found some water bottles and other hiking objects on bottom of steepest section. Collected all and brought to Carter Notch hut. |