hikingmaineac
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Date of Hike: 03/07/09
Trail Conditions: Packed snow with a loose, slushy couple of inches on the surface due to temps in the 40's. I would not be surprised to find the trail icy and bumpy early in the morning for the next couple of weeks due to the slushy-footprints freezing solid and lots of soft, wet snow firming up.
Totally bare-bootable with some minimal post-holing. (After Imp Face, snowshoes are necessary, we were told.)
All water crossings either well frozen or easily hopped.
Special Equipment Required: None. Microspikes, gaiters, and poles helpful.
Comments: A beautiful "winter" day with spring-like conditions. Our first trip to the face - but we will definitely return. The views of the Northern Presidentials are amazing!
Trail Conditions: Packed snow with a loose, slushy couple of inches on the surface due to temps in the 40's. I would not be surprised to find the trail icy and bumpy early in the morning for the next couple of weeks due to the slushy-footprints freezing solid and lots of soft, wet snow firming up.
Totally bare-bootable with some minimal post-holing. (After Imp Face, snowshoes are necessary, we were told.)
All water crossings either well frozen or easily hopped.
Special Equipment Required: None. Microspikes, gaiters, and poles helpful.
Comments: A beautiful "winter" day with spring-like conditions. Our first trip to the face - but we will definitely return. The views of the Northern Presidentials are amazing!
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