| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Osceola, East Osceola, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Tripoli Road, Mt. Osceola Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, December 22, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
very icy lot at Livermore Trail Head |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Black, Ice - Blue, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
no crossings of issue on this route |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
a bit brushy in spots..took out a couple of blowdowns |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
might have been a bit icy for most dogs today |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
found..one camp stool..set up at a nice rest spot on Tripoli Road |
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 | Comments: |
Tripoli Road gated ..a mix of black ice and granular..easy walking along the side of road..Caution..bridges freeze first and the bridges were very icy!! Able to bareboot the road.
had the spikes on and off on a mix of granular and soft ice conditions to the ledges where the flow ice was much harder and unavoidable.
Used crampons from there to East and back again which worked fine. The chute before the chimney had some ice bulges that demanded attention..much easier on ascent on the way back. The chimney bypass was fairly ice free and was not difficult.. Easy going to East. LIngered on summit of Osceola on the way back chatting with Dave L and Jim who had come up from the Kanc with no particular issues...crampons and micros.. Very nice day out with Valerie as we usher in the winter hiking season |
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 | Name: |
silverfox, |
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 | E-Mail: |
marktaub@metrocastdotnet |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-12-22 |
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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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