| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
East Osceola, Mt. Osceola, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Greeley Ponds Trail, Mt. Osceola Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, December 25, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Not plowed today but fine. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Ice - Blue, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
The largest crossing does not have a stable snow bridge. It had an unstable one but it broke free. |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No blow downs |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Not the best conditions for pups. Lots of hidden ice. |
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 | Comments: |
Perhaps an inch or so of fresh snow when I arrived. Started snowing hard during the climb and continued all day. Perhaps 3 or 4 new inches on the car when we finished. Pretty boney on the way into the pond but not much ice.
Snow much deeper on Mt Osceola Trail. Snowshoes would have been perfect for the ascent. The steepest sections had some hidden ice but a "reroute" has formed to the left of the trail.
Some drifting snow in the Col between peaks. Used the chimney by-pass and it wasn't too icy. I had to be careful in microspikes on the descent. Switched to mini crampons descending East peak and they were perfect. Others with MSR snowshoes slipped a bit on icy spots.
Enjoyed the company of 46ers Kay and Arnie very much. Special congrats to Becca for her first snowshoe-hike ever! |
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 | Name: |
TimC |
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 | E-Mail: |
tjcharboneau(at)roadrunner.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-12-25 |
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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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