| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Adams, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Valley Way, Gulfside, Airline |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
All water crossings had stable snow bridges. |
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 | Lost and Found: |
My hiking companion's snowshoes and (empty) crampon bag fell of his pack somewhere between Madison Hut and the summit of Adams.:( Black MSRs, orange petzl bag. Happy to offer small $ reward, pay for shipping, and send many good hiking vibes your way if you happen upon them. |
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 | Comments: |
Along with another hiker, we broke out Valley Way from Appalachia Trailhead to Madison Hut. First mile or so up, only a few inches of snow accumulation, easy enough. The last 2.5 miles to the hut, however, had increasing snow accumulation / drift. The steepness of the trail combined with the abundant powder made vertical gain extremely challenging. For every step up, we slid back two or three. Snowshoes and poles are absolute musts. From the hut to Adams, we stuck with snowshoes. The terrain was comparatively easy - hard snow/ice pack, enough to gain plenty of traction. For the decent from Adams back to the hut, we switched to crampons -- a good choice. Then from the Hut back to the trailhead, I wore snowshoes again. The trail is now well broken out -- but given the powdery snow, it will be a slog regardless. Be prepared to slide down the trail, even in mountaineering snowshoes. The decent was a wild ride. |
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 | Name: |
EAISSA |
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 | E-Mail: |
evelyn.aissa@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-03-01 |
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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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