| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Cannon Mountain, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Kinsman Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, March 3, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
1st car at TH at 7:45, 3 other when we were back down at 12:30 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable) |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No notes except to echo what others have said about being mindful for branches at the perfect height (with the elevated snowpack) to poke your eye out. It's all fun and games til somebody loses an eye! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
Lost all inhibition about crossing sketchy glades after the 3rd crossing. Found new respect for hiking partner's tenacity |
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 | Comments: |
We both spiked up. I used snowshoes 1/2 way down and then switched back to spikes. Partner spiked up, crampons down. This was one of those days with conditions that were questionable for snowshoes and it was a welcome sight to see/create toe-holds on the bullet-proof ice in the glade area. With the requisite forward facing shoe it got kinda sketchy in a few spots.This was the 1st time I've seen skiers/boarders on the hiking trail.
We made quick work of the section from ledges to the summit, though not sure we were on the trail proper as in the rocks it was easy to lose it. |
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 | Name: |
kathy |
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 | E-Mail: |
klvxyz@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-03-03 |
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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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