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Tales of deep snow above 2800 feet scared our party of two into dragging along MSR snowshoes on this wonderful hike. Morning temperatures were in the mid-twenties, warming up to the mid-thirties. Another car was parked in the lot as we hiked to observe the waterfall. We crossed the stream (easy, despite flowing water) and then followed the ridge, careful not to end up in the "Valley of the Sidehill" We reached the deeper snow and, - guess what - it was frozen solid. Not a mark, not a chance of postholing. and, thus we reached the summit with out removing them from our packs or all day, for that matter or the rest of the weekend, as well. Halcott was my friend's 37th peak of the Cauterskill 3500 requirement. We did see large, fresh dog track on the snow; not coyote, which are smaller, but perhaps a pet, as the tracks appeared to be going in one direction, not wandering around, sniffing out rabbit holes or anything else.
Summit temperature was 25F degs with very light wind, if any. Views were stupendous. and the hike lasted from 9:30 a.m. until 2:45 p.m. Back to our lodge for a shower (each NOT together), happy hour and dinner.
Signed, Unregistered (Mr. Nobody)
Summit temperature was 25F degs with very light wind, if any. Views were stupendous. and the hike lasted from 9:30 a.m. until 2:45 p.m. Back to our lodge for a shower (each NOT together), happy hour and dinner.
Signed, Unregistered (Mr. Nobody)
