| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Willey, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ethan Pond Trail, Willey Range Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Monday, April 29, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Lot was fine and clear |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow - Spring Snow, Leaves - Significant/Slippery, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction, Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All were fine. Rock-hop possible. |
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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: |
We found a dry bag that had a down coat in it frozen under the snow on the Willey Range Trail and left it at the Highland Center |
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 | Comments: |
Trail started dry, some areas wet and muddy, and some with running water on the trail. Monorail was there on occasion but avoidable for the most part so we were in bare boot until the junction. Then we put spikes on and the monorail was relatively stable. Once you step off-you sink. We had an 8:30 summit so things were pretty solid on the way up for us, for the most part. The ladder area was fine with spikes but took it slowly and carefully. Some partially covered and some clear but just with minimal ice/snow on step. Snow pack is high on summit. We put full crampons on for the descent, and switched to spikes after the ladder section and back to bare boot around the junction. Perfect weather. |
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 | Name: |
Pickles |
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 | E-Mail: |
rebeccasmithphotography@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-04-29 |
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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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