| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Pierce, Mt. Eisenhower, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Crawford Path, Webster Cliff Trail, Eisenhower Loop |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, March 1, 2019 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Not that there's much that can be done, but like almost everywhere at this point it's getting real narrow on the upper portion of Pierce - expect to push through branches and watch your face. |
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 | Comments: |
Trail until the summit of Pierce is well-broken and could be done in spikes but snowshoes were better up higher as there was quite a bit of drifting from this week's winds. I couldn't find the trail through the scrub just below Pierce, and looked for a bit but I was alone and didn't feel like getting caught in a spruce trap or neck deep posthole, so I returned to the summit of Pierce to enjoy the absolutely perfect day and contemplate my next move. Luckily, Rick and Jeff came along and I tagged along with them and we found the trail about 2/3 of the way through the scrub. After that it was smooth sailing to Eisenhower. Gulfside was too bony last week for snowshoes and I thought Eisenhower might be the same, but it was no problem. If I had continued on, however, it looked like I would have switched to spikes or crampons. I was enjoying some company for a change, though, so I headed back after a gorgeous day in the Whites. Much thanks, guys. Couldn't believe the complete lack of wind or people - only saw 5 people all day, and I stood at the summit of Eisenhower in just a wool base layer and was comfortable. This is the third weekend in a row the Presis have enjoyed relatively warm, calm weather with unlimited visibility. Makes the long drive more than worth it. |
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 | Name: |
K Mo |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-03-01 |
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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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