| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Willey (attempt), NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ethan Pond Trail, Willey Range Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 14, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
The parking area on 302 has been plowed but a fresh snow of 3" had not been removed. Ici underneath |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow - Drifts |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Not an issue today |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One major blowdown on Ethan Pond trail. A bypass has formed around it |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Very cold day. Difficult to move rapidly because of trail breaking. This eventually forced us to turn around as I couldn't break trail fast enough on the steeps to keep him warm. |
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 | Comments: |
The Ethan Pond trail had three to six inches of fresh powder. By the time we returned on this section it was well packed down.
The Willey Range trail had not been broken out at all. I broke out 12 to 18 inches of powdered snow. It was a light snow and not too difficult until we reached the steeps. Traction was difficult on the steeps and because of our slow pace Lauky got cold and started shivering so we turned around. Met a couple on our way down who were experience hikers. I have no doubt they have packed out the trail all the way to the top. I actually briefly toyed with the idea of joining them but decided with Lauky already cold it would be better to come back another time. |
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 | Name: |
Ed'n Lauky |
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 | E-Mail: |
Ednlauky@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-01-15 |
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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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