kmac
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December 30-31 Wildcat's and Cannon!!
Trail: Nineteen Mile Brook to Wildcat Ridge Trail down Polecat
Equipment: stabilizers to Wildcat Ridge and then crampons.
Weather: 18 degrees with snow falling
Trail Conditions: snow coverd with ice underlay,careful footing in some areas otherwise uneventful.
Start Time: 9:30 am
End time: 4:00 pm
The begginning of the winter hiking season was quite a treat, with snow falling the entire day as we made our way up the trail with little wind and chilly temps. It was a welcome change from the barren trees and bare lawns of Ct. As we approached the top all was very quiet, the upper chairlift was closed making for a very quiet hike down the mountain.
Thanks Marcia for such a great day!
Day 2 Cannon Mountain
Trail: Kinsman Ridge Trail /Cannon Tram parking lot.
Equipment: stabilizers
Trail conditions: snow with some icy areas but mostly snow covered, easy travel.
Weather: low 20's with cloudy skies snow covered trails 6+inches of snow on trails.
Start time: 8:30 am
End time: 1:30 pm
Leisurely hike with much conversation, laughter and good company was had on this New Year's Eve day. The summit proved to be a welcome site as it is a relentless climb to the top : ) Stopped in the pines on the way down to enjoy a quick lunch and clearing skies of lavender and blue.
There happened to be enough snow cover to do some glissading which produced much laughter : ) between Marcia and Peter.
We celebrated with a Long trail, cheered in the new year and said our goodbyes until next time. Thanks Peter and Marcia for such a great day : )
Happy New Year!!
kmac
Trail: Nineteen Mile Brook to Wildcat Ridge Trail down Polecat
Equipment: stabilizers to Wildcat Ridge and then crampons.
Weather: 18 degrees with snow falling
Trail Conditions: snow coverd with ice underlay,careful footing in some areas otherwise uneventful.
Start Time: 9:30 am
End time: 4:00 pm
The begginning of the winter hiking season was quite a treat, with snow falling the entire day as we made our way up the trail with little wind and chilly temps. It was a welcome change from the barren trees and bare lawns of Ct. As we approached the top all was very quiet, the upper chairlift was closed making for a very quiet hike down the mountain.
Thanks Marcia for such a great day!
Day 2 Cannon Mountain
Trail: Kinsman Ridge Trail /Cannon Tram parking lot.
Equipment: stabilizers
Trail conditions: snow with some icy areas but mostly snow covered, easy travel.
Weather: low 20's with cloudy skies snow covered trails 6+inches of snow on trails.
Start time: 8:30 am
End time: 1:30 pm
Leisurely hike with much conversation, laughter and good company was had on this New Year's Eve day. The summit proved to be a welcome site as it is a relentless climb to the top : ) Stopped in the pines on the way down to enjoy a quick lunch and clearing skies of lavender and blue.
There happened to be enough snow cover to do some glissading which produced much laughter : ) between Marcia and Peter.
We celebrated with a Long trail, cheered in the new year and said our goodbyes until next time. Thanks Peter and Marcia for such a great day : )
Happy New Year!!
kmac
