Will I be able to hike thursday or friday?

[Gator]

I've been spinning my wheels for the past 3 weeks, with 2 4k's to go. I thought for sure I'd have no problem finishing this year (I had 3 to go as of labor day).

I've got Carrigain and Garfield left.

Given the heavy rains and now the snow, what equipment will I need to finish?


Thanks

 

[jade]

There are a couple of recent Trail Condition reports on Garfield.....

Good Luck!....Jade

 

[Tomahawk]

Garfield is absolutely amazing! I backpacked up a month ago and loved it. Here is a picture that I took during sunset on the top:

 

[Jim lombard]

Yesterday at 4,300 feet on Mt Washington there were winter conditions, snow and ice so with Garfield 200 feet above you might expect snow. If you're going in on the Garfield trail you'll join up with Garfield ridge which is rocky and somewhat steep. I wouldn't be as concerned with going up this without equipment as coming down it. Current temps at the higher summits are just above freezing with predictions the same for tomorrow so for me I'd carry something like stabilicers or instep crampons for Garfield. We're at that time of year now where I'll be packing some winter gear.

 

[Gator]

I've done hikes that were all snow or ice, but not at this time of the year where I assume it would be patchy?

What happens when you have ice on some of your steps but not on all? You can't just climb down bare rock with crampons.

 

[Double Bow]

The mixed conditions you described are where stabilicers shine. They can be worn on bare rock or ice, giving them a serious advantage over instep crampons. Taking them along would be prudent for this otherwise, ya just have to be very careful.

 

[giggy]

What happens when you have ice on some of your steps but not on all? You can't just climb down bare rock with crampons.

sure you can - you just got to be careful.

 

[Jim lombard]

What happens when you have ice on some of your steps but not on all? You can't just climb down bare rock with crampons.

I've worn crampons many times on bare rock, sometimes you have no choice. As Giggy said, be careful...... and plug your ears....like nails on a chalkboard to me.

 

[Gator]

thanks peeps

much appreciated