| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Madison, Mt. Adams, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Valley Way, Osgood Trail, Airline |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, December 23, 2018 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
4 or 5 cars when I arrived at 6:30; lot was pretty full when I left at 3 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction, Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All easily crossed |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Only a couple blowdowns, easily gone around |
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 | Comments: |
Valley Way was a frozen, very uneven sidewalk. Light traction worked, although full crampons could be used above treeline. Lots of exposed rock on both ascents, although enough crusted snow on most of them that they weren't really icy. Very windy at the summits, but a gorgeous day today. First winter ascent of the season (and my first winter 5k peaks) and my snowshoes hitched a ride on my backpack the whole way - an early Christmas present. Lots of folks out enjoying the sun today. |
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 | Name: |
K Mo |
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| Date Submitted: |
2018-12-23 |
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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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