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: |
Saturday, April 23, 2011 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The parking at the highway was plowed with room for several cars. |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Postholes, Snow - Spring Snow |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Traction, Ice Axe |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Bridged for the moment but weakening quickly |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Three blowdowns on the Ethan Pond trail but easily bypassed. |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Lauky had no problems at all today even though I did. |
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| Bugs: |
none |
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| Lost and Found: |
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| Comments: |
I found the steeps very difficult today. Had it not been for my ice ax (Thor), I would never have made it up. It also served to slow me down a bit on the steep descents. The stairs, except for one section, were totally covered. |
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| Name: |
Ed 'n Lauky and Thor the Ice Ax |
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| E-Mail: |
Boondeck@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-04-23 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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