Belford Conditions?

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brandonkparker
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Belford Conditions?

Post by brandonkparker »

What are the snow conditions like on Belford (the standard route)?

snow shoes needed?
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dude4mountains
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Re: Belford Conditions?

Post by dude4mountains »

No snowshoes required. Just a patch or two of snow left on the entire trail and an interesting creek crossing at high water.

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HMS
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Re: Belford Conditions?

Post by HMS »

Yeah, creek crossing was intense last night. Definitely head down early and plan on searching for timber if the bridge washes out again.