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There was a fresh snow on the ground and the trees with up to 4-5 inches higher up on Saturday morning- making the route finding tricky. Falling snow of the trees in combination with three substantial temperature swings (cold, warm, cold) made my baselayers and more wet at the end of the day. I have used microspikes on both days, although there were some sections on the trail, when I was considering to switch it to snowshoes. I did not have any views on Don and Emmons due to snowing and then fog. I was able to see the range and Whiteface Mt. from Seward Mt. I lost the trail for couple of hundred yards on descent from Seward Mt. Luckily, snow pack is consolidated and firm. I could not be away from the trail for more then 30 yards at any point, it just was so difficult to discern it with the fresh snow on the ground. I have rejoined with it before the steep part, when the trail made a swing in my favor and I noticed a "saw cut" on a tree. Thank you for that, whoever did it.
I've reached the Ward Brook Lean-to around 2 P.M. and it would have been enough time to do Emmons, yet. Instead, I decided to stay at the Lean-to and dry out my clothes and relax. Weather forecast for Sunday was all rain in the morning. With the daylight at hand, I was able to gather what I need it to, to make a fire. Everything seemed to be wet, after the snow melted away around the Lean-to. Hard work paid off and I was all dry before the night. Contrary to the weather forecast, there was a significant drop in temperature at night and there was no rain in the morning...everything to my delight! Steep sections up Seymour is one huge river of ice. I was able to dance around it with microspikes, but use of crampons can be safer. I made it back to the Ward Brook Lean-to under three hours. Then, I've just rushed to escape the threat of inclement weather. Muddy sections towards TH were still firm from overnight frost ( with some exeptions)
I've reached the Ward Brook Lean-to around 2 P.M. and it would have been enough time to do Emmons, yet. Instead, I decided to stay at the Lean-to and dry out my clothes and relax. Weather forecast for Sunday was all rain in the morning. With the daylight at hand, I was able to gather what I need it to, to make a fire. Everything seemed to be wet, after the snow melted away around the Lean-to. Hard work paid off and I was all dry before the night. Contrary to the weather forecast, there was a significant drop in temperature at night and there was no rain in the morning...everything to my delight! Steep sections up Seymour is one huge river of ice. I was able to dance around it with microspikes, but use of crampons can be safer. I made it back to the Ward Brook Lean-to under three hours. Then, I've just rushed to escape the threat of inclement weather. Muddy sections towards TH were still firm from overnight frost ( with some exeptions)
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