| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Adams, Mt. Madison, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Valley Way, Gulfside, Osgood Trail, Airline |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, November 24, 2022 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
only a few cars in Appalachia |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
rock-hoppable |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One low duckunder on the Valley Way |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
2 mismatched gloves - left them at trailhead sign |
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 | Comments: |
Been gridding a while, but first ever trip report. Could have barebooted first half of Valley Way, but shoulder season spikes a better option. Snow deeper and looser after tent site turnoff, but snowshoes stayed on the pack. Pretty strong gusts on both summits; lost the cairns on Adams for a bit but found a route to the top over the rocks. Drifting in spots on Adams so watch your step - sunk up to my knees in a few places. Madison packed down nicely. Beautiful Thanksgiving above treeline! |
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 | Name: |
413 |
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 | E-Mail: |
cborek@cardigan.org |
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| Date Submitted: |
2022-11-25 |
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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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