Thinking of going up the rockpile this week; it looks like high pressure will be in control with moderate temps. Anyone have trail suggestions given current snow conditions http://www.mountwashington.org/backcountry/index.php) ? I've been up once in full-blown winter conditions w/a guide on LH winter route (which obviously isn't open yet), but never early winter so I'm curious what I should be on the look out for.
On a related note, should I have an ice axe for patchy ice/snow conditions, and what should I expect to spend on one (I remember someone telling me IME/IMCS shop in North Conway has decent prices on used stuff)?
Thanks
On a related note, should I have an ice axe for patchy ice/snow conditions, and what should I expect to spend on one (I remember someone telling me IME/IMCS shop in North Conway has decent prices on used stuff)?
Thanks