Blackhead 1/13/08

[unregistered]

Trail Conditions: Batavia Kill + Escarpment - Dry trail, followed by frozen snowbanks and ice. finally put on crampons for last 300 vertical feet. Descent on west side and Black Dome to parking had dry trail on south facing slopes, frozen snowbanks on north slopes.

Special Equipment Required: Crampons essential on upper north side of Blackhead, not needed on Black Dome side.

Comments: 6"+ snow forecast for tonight and Monday.