| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Washington (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Tuckerman Ravine Trail, Lion Head Trail (winter route) |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, February 12, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Goggles, Traction, Ice Axe |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
bridges for all of them |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
face mask |
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 | Comments: |
Lions head winter route is very steep, ice axe required, crampons helpful. Above treeline 60+ mph wind/snow and a lack a face protection made us turn around a little less than 500 feet from lion's head rocks. Balaclava that covers mouth and nose is required. |
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 | Name: |
Babbo |
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 | E-Mail: |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-02-12 |
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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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