| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Whiteface, Mt. Passaconaway, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Blueberry Ledge Trail, Rollins Trail, Dicey's Mill Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, December 13, 2019 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
lot was dry |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Ice Axe |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Crossed on the log |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Trails in great shape, blowdowns up high on Dicey's Mill have been cleared, thank you! |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
n/a |
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 | Bugs: |
n/a |
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 | Lost and Found: |
n/a |
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 | Comments: |
Hillsounds went on above 2400 ft on the Blueberry Ledge trail. Below that was mixed bare ground and avoidable ice. The ledges were icy as expected, I had a Grivel ice axe, helped to pull me up the first big step and I used it in a couple of other places but I met a guy on the trail and he spotted me so that was also a big help. Two people make it safer getting up the ledges. Full crampons would have been overkill because there was exposed rock and gaining purchase on those sections would be difficult. The rest of the trail was packed and fast. Lot's of bear post holes and evidence of moose on Rollins. Dicey's Mill was in great shape and I crossed the stream on the log and it looked like everyone else had done the same. Gridded out these two peaks with this hike but I know I'll go back, I love this area and there are so many trails to explore. |
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 | Name: |
danielle |
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 | E-Mail: |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-12-14 |
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 | Link: |
 https://pbase.com/danielle/whitefacepassaconaway13 |
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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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