Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
| Peaks |
Shelburne Moriah Mountain, NH |
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| Trails: |
Rattle River Trail, Kenduskeag Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Saturday, January 14, 2017 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Empty |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Ice - Breakable Crust, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Snowshoes |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Snowshoes help not to step through snowbridge |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Lots of duck-unders in the mile leading to the peak |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Ruby had a blast. Carried her over a couple of small water crossings so her paws wouldn't freeze. The trick to Mushers Wax is to use a ton - no problems on a very brisk day. |
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| Comments: |
Had to turn around last week after breaking trail; got it this time. Not a soul on the trail all day besides us for a beautiful trail and wide-open peak. Big benefit to not being one of the 48. |
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| Name: |
Jim |
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| E-Mail: |
Jmcnulty@standpoint-pr.com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2017-01-15 |
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| Link: |
https:// |
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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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