| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Pierce, Mt. Eisenhower (attempt), Mt. Jackson, Mt. Webster, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Crawford Path, Webster Cliff Trail, Webster Jackson Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, January 31, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Parked at highland center |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Snow/Ice - Monorail (Unstable), Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
A few blowdowns but nothing impassable |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
None |
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 | Bugs: |
None |
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 | Lost and Found: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Started up Crawford Path at 7am and temps were around -20. Crawford was well packed with minimal post holes. Used microspikes on the accent but snowshoes could have been used. Submitted Pierce and attempted to go to Eisenhower but there were 4ft drifts that made it impossible for us. Using spikes we sank to our waist and were getting caught on the snow covered pines bent into the snow. Not sure if snow shoes would have made it harder with the pines catching. Made the decision to bail out on Eisenhower.
Traveled the Webster Cliff trail where the trail was difficult to follow because of the snow drifts and the trail had not been traveled recently. Deep loose snow required snowshoes. Passed the hut and continued to Jackson. The Webster Cliff trail after the Jackson summit was very messy. Deep unpacked snow due to microspikes. Summited Webster and started down. Webster Jackson trail was similar condition to Crawford Path, well packed with minimal post holes. |
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 | Name: |
Lauren Tierney |
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 | E-Mail: |
Ltierney32@yahoo.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-01-31 |
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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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