| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Osceola, East Osceola, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Greeley Ponds Trail, Mt. Osceola Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, April 14, 2012 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Freely Pond lot was full today |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Dry Trail, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Wet Trail, Ice - Blue, Snow - Wet/Sticky, Snow/Ice - Monorail (Stable), Slush, Snow - Spring Snow |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
Easily crossable |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Little water but plenty of snow |
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 | Comments: |
Osceola was the choice today because of the AMC awards banquet. Greely Pond is mostly dry with a couple icy spots. Mt Osceola trail to East Osceola was smooth going early with a nice packed track. Met up with Bruce and had a pleasant conversation.
The chimney was icy but fun to climb as always. Others used the side trail which was in good shape early. The ascent from there to Osceola was smooth going. Nice packed track to the summit. After 30 minutes at the summit the conditions softened drastically.
The remainder of the trip was a spring snow extravaganza. Slushy, wet, and sticky. Passed a few others going up East. I barebooted all day but everyone else I saw used a mix of micros, hillsounds, and crampons. Lots of people on the trail today as it was a great day to be out. Great hike with Mike,TinTin, Disco,and John.
Congratulations to all the finishers at the Banquet and those who couldn't attend |
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 | Name: |
JackRabbit |
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| Date Submitted: |
2012-04-15 |
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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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