| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
None, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Tuckerman Ravine Trail, Boott Spur Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, April 28, 2023 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
In the lot by 8am…loads of cars rolling in…lot full pretty fast with the nice weather and spring skiing |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Wet Trail, Wet/Slippery Rock, Ice - Breakable Crust, Standing/Running Water on Trail, Mud - Minor/Avoidable, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow - Spring Snow, Snow/Ice - Postholes |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
N/A |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
N/A |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
N/A |
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 | Bugs: |
A few early season flies |
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 | Lost and Found: |
N/A |
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 | Comments: |
My plan was to hike up to tree line and then down on such a nice day. The short section of Tuckerman’s was just fine, icy at the Cascade lookout (but WOW!! Falls looked incredible!). Boott Spur up to the ladder was dry and clear of any ice/snow. After the ladder there was snow, ice, mud, wet rocks, clear sections etc…basically everything. Nice and firm in the earlier part of the day and predictably softer on the way back. After the “outlook sign” the amount of snow was more considerable and much more continuous. In spots it had drifted in leaving feet of snow still to melt. I barebooted up and then wore Hillsounds down for some extra traction - up to this point snowshoes would have been wonky up and down -again trail was firm enough so postholing wasn’t a problem…yet…great to get up a bit for some nice views. It was totally spectacular out! |
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 | Name: |
BloodrootVT |
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 | E-Mail: |
Bloodrootdesignsvt@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2023-04-28 |
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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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