threecy
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Negus Mountain, MA
Date Hiked: 01/23/07
Trails(s) Hiked: Unnamed Trail
Difficulty: Difficult
Conditions: Clear, snow, lots of ice
Special Required Equipment: Cramp-ons
After planning to climb it for weeks and never quite getting around to it, I finally was able to hike Negus Mountain in the winter. With little daylight left, I had to hustle to make it to the summit and back before things became too dark.
My tracks were the first in a few days, as the trail was covered in a quarter to half inch layer of snow. As I climbed, I encountered lots of ice, including frozen waterfalls where the trail normally runs up steep ledge sections. Though difficult ascending, these sections were tremendously difficult to descend on the way back, especially with the dark.
Conclusion: I plan to go buy some cramp-ons rather soon.
Date Hiked: 01/23/07
Trails(s) Hiked: Unnamed Trail
Difficulty: Difficult
Conditions: Clear, snow, lots of ice
Special Required Equipment: Cramp-ons
After planning to climb it for weeks and never quite getting around to it, I finally was able to hike Negus Mountain in the winter. With little daylight left, I had to hustle to make it to the summit and back before things became too dark.
My tracks were the first in a few days, as the trail was covered in a quarter to half inch layer of snow. As I climbed, I encountered lots of ice, including frozen waterfalls where the trail normally runs up steep ledge sections. Though difficult ascending, these sections were tremendously difficult to descend on the way back, especially with the dark.
Conclusion: I plan to go buy some cramp-ons rather soon.
