nartreb
Well-known member
Very thin snow at the valley floor. Bare boots best for a while. Warm enough for a bit of balling under my gaiters.
Bare boots were fine all the way when I climbed the trail, but now that several parties have sledded or slid down all the steep parts, I recommend light traction.
Snowshoes were not needed; even off-trail, snow never got more than knee-deep except for a few obvious drifts.
Snow squalls early, clearing as the day went on. Fine views from the top.
Very strong gusts at the top - made walking difficult. Obs recorded 98mph gusts on Mt Washington. Head-to-toe windproof gear mandatory if you want to spend more than ten seconds on the summit. (Wind from the West meant you could just about stay sheltered by ducking behind the ridge, but what's the fun in that?)
Bare boots were fine all the way when I climbed the trail, but now that several parties have sledded or slid down all the steep parts, I recommend light traction.
Snowshoes were not needed; even off-trail, snow never got more than knee-deep except for a few obvious drifts.
Snow squalls early, clearing as the day went on. Fine views from the top.
Very strong gusts at the top - made walking difficult. Obs recorded 98mph gusts on Mt Washington. Head-to-toe windproof gear mandatory if you want to spend more than ten seconds on the summit. (Wind from the West meant you could just about stay sheltered by ducking behind the ridge, but what's the fun in that?)
