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**MichaelJ** · Nov 7, 2007, 7:00 AM

Up to 10" of snow reported in various parts of the Whites, primarily above 3500' or so. Mt Washington this morning is buried in the clouds with 55mph winds and an ambient temp of only 18°F (that's a wind chill of around –6°F).

Time to start bringing the real gear in your packs ... balaclava, gloves and overmitts, wind pants, plenty of layers, goggles, crampons for up high, possibly stabilicers for down low, some kind of down or other über-warm layer for stops or in case of emergency.

To be really safe, start carrying a small stove and pot, extra food, and a sleeping bag; make sure that if injured you can live through the night out there. Even if hiking with a group, it can take a while for them to get help back up to you.

Any other good winter hiking tips anyone has to share?

Nov 7, 2007, 7:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
MichaelJ Boundary Peak #100 Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Out in the MA 'burbs near 495. Posts: 1,981	Winter Conditions are Here Up to 10" of snow reported in various parts of the Whites, primarily above 3500' or so. Mt Washington this morning is buried in the clouds with 55mph winds and an ambient temp of only 18°F (that's a wind chill of around –6°F). Time to start bringing the real gear in your packs ... balaclava, gloves and overmitts, wind pants, plenty of layers, goggles, crampons for up high, possibly stabilicers for down low, some kind of down or other über-warm layer for stops or in case of emergency. To be really safe, start carrying a small stove and pot, extra food, and a sleeping bag; make sure that if injured you can live through the night out there. Even if hiking with a group, it can take a while for them to get help back up to you. Any other good winter hiking tips anyone has to share? __________________ Skiing combines outdoor fun with knocking down trees with your face. - Dave Barry 21 days '07–'08 … bring on the '08–'09 season!