Galehead 11-5-12--- Yes, it's winter up there.

[Still Steppin']

A dusting of snow on lower Gale River Trail. 3 to 5 inches before reaching Garfield Ridge and 4 to 6 at the Hut, on Frost Trail and at the summit. I didn't use my microspikes but if this snow hangs on, and as the trail gets more traffic, they will be useful.
A few photos:

 

[Red Oak]

Great pics! Hopefully that snow karma will make it down to southern nh this week,even if just briefly....How was the new section,still muddy?

 

[Hoss]

Thanks for the photos. Awesome!

 

[Kevin Rooney]

The snow event on the Franconia Ridge, including Galehead, seems somewhat localized. I saw pictures of Stinkyfoot's crew from Sunday, and I was on Moriah Friday and Vose Spur yesterday - these summits have a dusting, but not the several inches seen in these pics. Regardless, always a good idea to carry some type of traction from early October on.