| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Adams (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Air Line, Gulfside, Valley Way |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Tuesday, January 7, 2020 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The Appalachia lot wasn’t plowed when I got there, but a DOT truck quickly solved that problem. Unsurprisingly, not many cars in the lot- two when I started, and two different ones when I returned. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All rock hopped. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few blow downs along Air Line and Valley; easily stepped over or ducked under. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
I dropped a full Nalgene water bottle somewhere along Valley Way between the hut and the junction with the Scar Trail. If you happen to find it, please drop me an e-mail. |
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 | Comments: |
Frigid and windy on the Northern Presidentials today, complete with a layer of fresh snow from last night’s storm. Wore snowshoes round trip, although light traction might suffice on the lower elevations. Some serious drifting near and above tree line- some drifts were two to three feet deep. I turned back about 1/4 mile from the summit of Mt. Adams due to worsening visibility and wind. Best to be on the safe side. |
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 | Name: |
Spencer |
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 | E-Mail: |
Spencer898@aol.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2020-01-07 |
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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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