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Date of Hike: Saturday 10-17-09
Trail Conditions: Webster Cliff Trail mostly dry and snow-free until ~3k feet just shy of the first outlook. Ledges were not an issue--mostly dry. The woods above 3k had a few inches of white stuff but traction was not necessary. Between Webster and Jackson the trail had a definitive wintery feel- more snow and a few nasty icy patches. Webster Jackson had a few uncomfortable looking ice sections but we elected to glissade rather than risk a fall. A lot of the really icy sections had adjacent open woods that made for good alternatives as well.
Special Equipment Required: All 3 of us barebooted but microspikes may have been useful--as long as you don't mind taking them on and off every few minutes (not a fan myself).
Comments: Gorgeous sunny day to be out. Thanks to my dad and little bro for willing to head up to the mountains for their first 'winter' hike.
Pat
patrick.r.cushing at dartmouth dot edu
Trail Conditions: Webster Cliff Trail mostly dry and snow-free until ~3k feet just shy of the first outlook. Ledges were not an issue--mostly dry. The woods above 3k had a few inches of white stuff but traction was not necessary. Between Webster and Jackson the trail had a definitive wintery feel- more snow and a few nasty icy patches. Webster Jackson had a few uncomfortable looking ice sections but we elected to glissade rather than risk a fall. A lot of the really icy sections had adjacent open woods that made for good alternatives as well.
Special Equipment Required: All 3 of us barebooted but microspikes may have been useful--as long as you don't mind taking them on and off every few minutes (not a fan myself).
Comments: Gorgeous sunny day to be out. Thanks to my dad and little bro for willing to head up to the mountains for their first 'winter' hike.
Pat
patrick.r.cushing at dartmouth dot edu
