| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Gile Mountain, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Gile Mountain Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Friday, January 1, 2016 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Not plowed today, but not much snow. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Black, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Comments: |
Trail was hardpack this morning, about 2" in depth. Some awkward footing from frozen slush. Was able to bareboot the trail without issue, however I did use Microspikes to descend the icy firetower steps, as my New Year's Resolution is to not die falling off a fire tower. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21@franklinwebpublishing.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2016-01-01 |
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 | Link: |
 https://www.franklinsites.com/hikephotos |
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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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