| Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Wildcat C, Wildcat B, Wildcat A, Wildcat D, NH |
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 | Trails: |
Ski trails, bushwhack, Wildcat Ridge Trail |
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 | Date of Hike: |
Sunday, December 25, 2011 |
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 | Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Ski area closed for Christmas - plenty of parking. |
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 | Surface Conditions: |
Snow - Unpacked Powder, Ice - Blue, Snow - Drifts, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular, Snow - Trace/Minimal Depth |
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 | Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction |
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 | Water Crossing Notes: |
None |
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 | Trail Maintenance Notes: |
Removed one minor blowdown. One widowmaker between C and D. Nice recent brushing coming off D toward col. From C-D col to B in dire need of brushing. |
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 | Comments: |
Minimal natural snow on much of ski area. Aside from the very top (leading to Upper Lynx), Polecat has not seen any snowmaking yet. Generally 1-2" of powder. Occasional blue ice. Probably barebootable to the top of the ski area, though I opted for Microspikes.
Took bushwhack from top turn on Polecat over to Wildcat Ridge Trail. Was able to Microspike the entire Wildcat Ridge, but some may prefer crampons. 1-3" of powder on top of a blue ice and frozen granular base - snowpack overall ranges from 3" to maybe 10". Would probably carry snowshoes for the ridge once we get one more storm.
Perhaps half a dozen scrambles along the ridge are coated in blue ice and are thus very tricky with Microspikes. |
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 | Name: |
rocket21 |
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 | E-Mail: |
rocket21 at franklinwebpublishing dot com |
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| Date Submitted: |
2011-12-25 |
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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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