Sandwich Mtn Area

[Redwood]

Hi, Planning a trip up Sandwich Mtn. this weekend. Was wondering if anyone has been in the area or Waterville Valley in general recently and had conditions to share. Thanks in advance!

Redwood,
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[Lefty E]

Did the Hancocks Friday and Tecumseh yesterday, and icy trails on the steeps seem to be the norm. So traction devices are a must for safe hiking. There was a few inches of hard packed snow/ice combo down low on the Tecumseh trail, and it appeared to be the same at the Smarts Brook trailhead and Drakes Brook/Sandwich Mt. trailhead..hope weather co ops for you!! PS water crossings were a little high but doable without getting wet...

 

[Redwood]

Did the Hancocks Friday and Tecumseh yesterday, and icy trails on the steeps seem to be the norm. So traction devices are a must for safe hiking. There was a few inches of hard packed snow/ice combo down low on the Tecumseh trail, and it appeared to be the same at the Smarts Brook trailhead and Drakes Brook/Sandwich Mt. trailhead..hope weather co ops for you!! PS water crossings were a little high but doable without getting wet...

I know from past trips, Drakes Brook (first crossing) can be pretty high now up until late spring. Will be sure to bring along crampons and yak traks/stabilicers. I think the forecast is for mild temps next few days, then below freezing beyond that. Result = MORE ICE.... thanks for the update...

Redwood
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