Mike P.
Well-known member
Date of Hike: March 7th
Trail Conditions: road had some ice on it but it's plowed by the homeowner so overall in good condition. White Arrow packed snow although I did manage to find one hole between two rocks. Up high some bare rock but mostly snow & ice.
Special Equipment Required: If you stay on the trail, you will need crampons for the ice covered cascade (stair like) near where the White Arrow comes out of the trees. Evidence of many people bushwhacking to avoid this section. There loss, I find this the best part of the trip other than the top providing you bring the crampons.
Comments: Optional - had planned to head to the Whites on Saturday but since the early afternoon in Keene looked nice & I wanted to use my crampons this winter. The last two were snowshoe trips. Also, the idea of a 10 mile hike in sleet/rain & snow & then a 200+ mile ride home in the storm sounded dumb at best. From the top, I could see the clouds coming in. By the time I was headed across back to Keene on 124 in a couple of spots, I could see the summit was in & out of the clouds.
I make some silly decisons at times on hiking in the rain/snow, etc. but this was a smart & fun one for a change
Mike P.
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Trail Conditions: road had some ice on it but it's plowed by the homeowner so overall in good condition. White Arrow packed snow although I did manage to find one hole between two rocks. Up high some bare rock but mostly snow & ice.
Special Equipment Required: If you stay on the trail, you will need crampons for the ice covered cascade (stair like) near where the White Arrow comes out of the trees. Evidence of many people bushwhacking to avoid this section. There loss, I find this the best part of the trip other than the top providing you bring the crampons.
Comments: Optional - had planned to head to the Whites on Saturday but since the early afternoon in Keene looked nice & I wanted to use my crampons this winter. The last two were snowshoe trips. Also, the idea of a 10 mile hike in sleet/rain & snow & then a 200+ mile ride home in the storm sounded dumb at best. From the top, I could see the clouds coming in. By the time I was headed across back to Keene on 124 in a couple of spots, I could see the summit was in & out of the clouds.
I make some silly decisons at times on hiking in the rain/snow, etc. but this was a smart & fun one for a change
Mike P.
[email protected]
