Date Hiked: 11/25/07

Conditions: Mix of hard pack, ice, with some powder in spots. The first crossing of Crawford Brook was difficult to navigate - high water with some ice (not strong enough yet to walk on).

Special Required Equipment: Crampons were used from the first brook crossing throughout the entire hike up to Mt. Field & back. Snowshoes not yet necessary. Traction made the going a lot easier, especially on the return.

Comments: Great day for a hike! We chose to do an out & back instead of a loop since we heard the Avalon Spur was tough-going. Spotted a Pine Marten eating someone's lunch leftovers at the intersection of the Mt. Tom Spur. Nice propane fire going at the Highland/Macomber Center. :)

Submitted by: Jen