| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
East Osceola, Mt. Osceola, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Greeley Ponds Trail, Mt. Oseceola Trail, Tripoli Road |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Thursday, January 21, 2010 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Kanc lot plowed, Livermore lot plowed |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Unpacked Powder |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
crossings on the Greeley pond Trail open but rockhoppable..Osceola crossings all snowbridged |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
One good size blowdown on Osceola Trail at around 3700 feet on the Tripoli Road side..lots of leanovers and snowclogged branches |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
steep in spots..chimney bypass could be a challange |
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 | Comments: |
Greeley ponds Trail packed out and smooth sailing..osceola trail to the steeps packed out. A bit looser and unconsolidated in the steeps sections and the "slide" section a bit unnerving after a slip..last couple of chutes to the summit more windblown and good footing. Some used crampons some snowshoes on chimney bypass..I found ice axe helpful for a handhold. we continued down osceola trail following snowdancer and comerade's tracks and rebroke out 8-10 inches of snow near the top..much less down below and enjoyed the groomed surface on tripoli road for the walk out..Thanks for the car spot Val!!! |
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 | Name: |
silverfox |
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 | E-Mail: |
marktaub@metrocast dot net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-01-21 |
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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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