| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Jefferson, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Castle Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Icy parking lot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Israel River was bridged. |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
There are three specific K9 challenging ledges between The Link intersection and the first castle-overall this is a dog difficult trail. Snowpack eased difficulty for Grete at these ledges nominally-she still needed boosts. She did a good job today, working hard particularly above treeline in a tough windchill. |
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 | Comments: |
An inch or two of new snow over this less traveled route to Jefferson. Used kahtoola crampoons and snowshoes-microspikes would be adequate. Some frozen crust and ice underneath;minimal ice flows.
Above castles wind blown snow drifts,snowshoes recommended for above treeline. Great day out with sunny skies. Used snowshoes from The Link to parking lot to consolidate trail. |
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 | Name: |
ken and grete |
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 | E-Mail: |
www.kenandlaurar@myfairpoint.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-02-08 |
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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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