| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
 | Peaks |
Mt. Abraham, VT |
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 | Trails: |
Battell Trail, Long Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 30, 2010 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Able to reach parking lot - road was graveled but ruts near parking lot. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
No problems |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
None |
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 | Dog-Related Notes: |
Saw several dogs on the trail |
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 | Bugs: |
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 | Lost and Found: |
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 | Comments: |
Rain of the week before left snow depth less than 2" except on ridge (Long Trail) where a little drifting was encountered but snowshoes not required. Steep pitches before summit would require some traction for most. Cold at start (-8 at 9AM) |
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 | Name: |
Wil Bindler-Desbiens |
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 | E-Mail: |
wildesbiens@mac.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2010-01-31 |
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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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