| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Madison, Mt. Adams, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Valley Way, Osgood Trail, Gulfside, Lowe's Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 9, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
plenty at Lowe's Store & Appalachia |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Black, Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
open/semi-bridged, but no problem |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
no problems |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
none yet!!!! |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Awesome day for the presies!!! Went up Valley Way - used snowshoes and/or bareboots below treeline (trails were pretty solid in the am and pm); crampons above treeline - still had decent solid snowfields for easy travel, especially near Thunderstorm Jct. Light winds, excellent views with blue skies. Lots of sunblock used. Got a little hazy later. For the descent, had EXCELLENT butt-sliding for maybe a mile. Tried head-first but was not as successful ;) ;) Only saw maybe a dozen folks out there. Noticed interesting ski tracks down into King's Ravine....wow! Thanks ED for joining on this one!!! |
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 | Name: |
Becca Munroe |
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 | E-Mail: |
beccahiker@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-04-09 |
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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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