RollingRock
Active member
Date: December 19 2009
Trail Conditions: There was a large AMC group before me who basically broke out the trail to Kinsman Ridge and to both summits. Three guys came up Lonesome Lake side but that side does not appear to be broken out as good as Mt. Kinsman Trail. Several blowdowns, easily gone over, under or around.
Equipment: Full winter. I barebooted the whole way but I suspect if I was first, snowshoes would have been required. The entire AMC group was wearing snowshoes. Poles are always useful.
Comments: A great day! Cold with a bit of wind on the ridge. Spectacular views.
Trail Conditions: There was a large AMC group before me who basically broke out the trail to Kinsman Ridge and to both summits. Three guys came up Lonesome Lake side but that side does not appear to be broken out as good as Mt. Kinsman Trail. Several blowdowns, easily gone over, under or around.
Equipment: Full winter. I barebooted the whole way but I suspect if I was first, snowshoes would have been required. The entire AMC group was wearing snowshoes. Poles are always useful.
Comments: A great day! Cold with a bit of wind on the ridge. Spectacular views.
