| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Washington, Mt. Monroe, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ammonoosuc Ravine Trail, Monroe Loop, Crawford Path |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 16, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
plenty of parking, very few cars |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Goggles, Traction, Ice Axe |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
minor |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw 1 dog on Monroe |
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 | Bugs: |
nodda |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Ammo was hard packed to treeline. Bare bootable to Gem Pool, then some traction required on the steeps. Above treeline, crampons necessary to the hut, up to Monroe, and over to Washington. No snowshoes required, too much ice. |
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 | Name: |
Petch |
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 | E-Mail: |
michael.petcher@fairchildsemi.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-04-18 |
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 | Link: |
 https://picasaweb.google.com/mpetcher/Wash_Monroe_04162011# |
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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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