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Mt Garfield via Garfield & Garfield Ridge trails 01/25/14 - 6:45 A to 1:00 P - (snow started falling around 9:00) Trail Conditions: Gale River road was 'groomed' by snowmobile traffic with a couple inches of granular snow and an easy walk. Garfield trail was also easy going, with a little...

Mt. Pierce & Eisenhower via Crawford Path Friday, January 17th, 2014 Trail Conditions: 1"-3" of fresh snow over hard pack and ice (just a couple of minor bulges) with some exposed rock. Wind blown drifting in the saddle between Pierce & Eisenhower. No new blow downs - all could be walked...

Bondcliff via Lincoln Woods & Bondcliff Trails 10/29/13 Trail Conditions: Trails were in good shape overall. Blow downs easy to step over/under or bypass. Low water levels at all crossings. Muddy spots were frozen in AM and thawed in afternoon. trace > 1" snow above 3,200'. Special...

08/18/13 - Sunday Trails were in good shape with a few muddy areas. The bridges are both out, but all water crossings are currently passable via rock hopping (even the 2nd major one). There were a few blow downs, but they were easy to get around or over. The parking area is clear and can fit...

Sunday, June 9, 2013 Parking lot was full by 12:30; fortunately I caught someone pulling out and snagged a space. The trail was wet: mud, flowing water and slick rocks. No blow downs to mention. Special Equipment Required: none. Bugs must have taken the day off. I hiked Mansfield in the...

Sunday, June 9, 2013 Parking area was clear in the morning with about 6 cars upon return. Trail was wet with mud and flowing water. The last 2/10 mile to summit was slick from the drizzle and fog. Limited visibility at summit. Water crossings all easy. A few minor blow downs, all step overs...

Mt. Abraham & Mt. Ellen via Long Trail from Lincoln Gap Saturday, June 1st, 2013 Trail Conditions: Trail was a mix of dry stretches & mud. 60% of the ridgeline was pretty dry. About 8 blowdowns (most older) easy to navigate around, over or under. Black flies weren't much of an issue today...

May 27, 2013 - Memorial Day Trail Conditions: A little bit of everything this morning - dry trail, muddy trail, running water, standing water, 1" - 5" of heavy snow starting at 3,200'. A few blowdowns that can be walked around. Fresh blazes painted on Bucklin and recent trail work evident...

May 18, 2013 Trail Conditions: Dry conditions on Eyebrow trail. Old Speck Trail (A.T.) was a mixed of dry with some (minor) muddy sections. The last mile to the summit had intermittent sections of soft snow with deteriorating monorail. Minor blow downs, all easily avoidable. No special...

I received the quote yesterday. The cost for: -Transportation from the Venice airport -1st overnight in Badia with breakfast & dinner -7 overnight hut stays with breakfast & dinner -Transportation from Col Di Pra back to Badia -2 additional overnights in Badia with breakfast & dinner...

I'm considering doing the Alta Via 2 this July as well. Since I don't have any experience trekking in Europe and since I read that getting advance reservations at the huts can be difficult I've requested a quote for a reservation package through a service (Holomites), who will plan the trip out...