| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
(Not quite) Mt Madison, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Valley Way |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, January 18, 2026 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Few cars in lot at 8:30am |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One small blowdown easily ducked under |
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 | Comments: |
Started with Hillsound Crampon PROs (their modified crampons) which worked out perfectly. Switched to snowshoes about 1.5 miles from the hut due to slippage which seemed to be the best choice. Worked our way up Osgood until we couldn’t get through w snowshoes then turned around as we left our crampons at the hut. Seemed like ideal conditions to summit as long as you are prepared for sub zero temps and moderate wind. Snowshoes for best traction all the way down to car. |
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 | Name: |
Madison via Valley Way |
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 | E-Mail: |
carontonymontana@gmail.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2026-01-19 |
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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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