Hiking Trail Conditions Report |
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Mt. Ascutney (attempt), VT |
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| Trails: |
Weathersfield Trail |
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| Date of Hike: |
Friday, December 20, 2019 |
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| Parking/Access Road Notes: |
Plowed and sanded |
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| Surface Conditions: |
Ice - Blue, Snow - Packed Powder/Loose Granular, Snow/Ice - Frozen Granular |
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| Recommended Equipment: |
Light Traction, Traction |
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| Water Crossing Notes: |
Frozen and safe |
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| Trail Maintenance Notes: |
No blowdowns |
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| Dog-Related Notes: |
Neema enjoyed herself |
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| Bugs: |
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| Lost and Found: |
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| Comments: |
Two of us had MicroSpikes, two had Hillsounds. Each of the folk with MicroSpikes fell on the ice above the Hang Glider Launch, so we turned around. If everyone had sharp Hillsounds we'd have summited. |
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| Name: |
Hubey |
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| E-Mail: |
HFolsom@sover.net |
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| Date Submitted: |
2019-12-20 |
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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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