Lady Washington and Longs trailhead conditions?
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Lady Washington and Longs trailhead conditions?
I know it's a long shot that anyone has actually gone out there during the last couple days of snow/rain, but figured I'd ask. Looking to do Lady Washington tomorrow, but biggest concern is snow conditions on the approach. I know there was at least a combined foot predicted over the past couple days, but not sure how wind affected that and how much is actually on the ground. I'm not really in the mood for needing snow shoes and the dog won't make it through more than 6-8 inches. Webcams around Estes and pointed at Longs don't seem to show much snow on the ground. Maybe the wind kept it from accumulating.
Re: Lady Washington and Longs trailhead conditions?
Not sure of conditions, I live in the front range and am eagerly awaiting the clouds to roll out so I can catch a glimpse of Longs and Meeker, just wanted to mention that dogs are not allowed in the Nat'l Park.
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Re: Lady Washington and Longs trailhead conditions?
Current webcam.
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In all things of nature, there is something of the marvelous. -Aristotle
If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. -African Proverb
If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. -African Proverb
Re: Lady Washington and Longs trailhead conditions?
The dog can't hike MLW since it's in RMNP, so you only need to worry how much snow you can make it through.
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Re: Lady Washington and Longs trailhead conditions?
I summit'd MLW on Friday 10/23. Did not need snowshoes or spikes. We went up the standard SE ridge route and descended off the NE ridge. Poles were helpful though. There should be a good trail our party of 6 carved out. There was snow from the trail head with a well beaten path. Above treeline expect windblown no coverage to sections of 2-3 feet of unconsolidated snow drifting in between the large talus. It should have iced up over the weekend but probably got more coverage as well. Definitely has turned to winter up there.
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