| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Middle Sister (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Champney Brook Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, February 18, 2021 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Three cars in lot at 9:00. About a dozen in lot upon return at 1:00. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All snow-bridged |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One easy step over on lower section of trail. |
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 | Comments: |
Had a vague goal of Middle Sister but turned around as explained below. At start of hike, I bare-booted because trail was concrete-like, given this week's ice/sleet. Put crampons on just above upper Falls Loop junction. Spikes probably would have worked but I wanted a little practice in crampons. There are some steep sections where some traction is needed since a fall on a side slope would send you a long way. I turned around half-way through second switchback. Slope was slippery and I did not want to commit since I was solo. Hiked down in crampons. Started seeing people coming up as I descended, with a mix of barebooters, spikers and snowshoers. Took a side trip to falls to watch a couple of ice climbers. Trail was getting a bit chewed up as more hikers ascended. Snowshoes are probably advisable going-forward. One final note: No signs of any recent activity on Bolles Trail. |
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 | Name: |
LarryD |
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| Date Submitted: |
2021-02-19 |
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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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