| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Madison, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Valley Way, Gulfside |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, March 11, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Cars spilling onto road at 840am. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction, Ice Axe |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Bridged |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
3-6 blowdowns |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
One cool dog with goggles |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Comments: |
Spikes or snowshoes was the general consensus on Valley Way. Crampons/ice ax for 0.5 mile stretch from hut to summit. That stretch was steep and very icy. Was a breeze with crampons. Spikes would be do able but with care and some struggle. Not advised. No winds and pleasant temps. Couldn't have asked for a better day. |
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 | Name: |
Doubletrouble |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-03-12 |
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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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