[TR] Mt Washington - North Ridge 12/7/2008

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Trip: Mt Washington - North Ridge

 

Date: 12/7/2008

 

Trip Report:

Yesterday was gorgeous. Hoped today would be the same. I made some crack about jaunting up a peak to a inexperienced friend last night, and what do ya know, he bit and really really wanted to go. We headed up for Mt Washington early Sunday, made for a quick hike in. There is no snow at all on the trail until after you leave the PCT. We made quick time, but as we gained elevation, the weather conditions got worse and the wind started whipping. I was in approach shoes and neither of us had gear for snow or ice. As we got close to the tree line, the snow and ice got thick enough we had to kick steps. Seeing the conditions getting worse and imagining the wind on top, we made that wise decision and turned back. All and all, a good training day. Car to treeline and back in 4 hours.

 

As i said, not much for snow, but i'd guess it got a little more today and tonight.