Spectacular Day on the Hancocks

Summits: Mount Hancock (4,420'), South Hancock (4,319')
Trail route: Hancock Notch Trail, Cedar Brook Trail, Hancock Loop Trail
Trail conditions: Trail was well packed with a few inches of fresh snow on top
Weather: Cold with temps in the teens and 20's, lots of blue sky and sunshine sans clouds
Total miles: 10
Total time: 7 hours

A Hike to Mount Garfield Before the Snowstorm

Summits: Mount Garfield (4,500')
Trail route: Gale River Loop Road, Garfield Trail, Garfield Ridge Trail
Trail conditions: Trail was broke out but had several inches of loose unconsolidated snow
Weather: Frigid start at -7°F and 10°F finish with a high cloud cover
Total miles: 12.4 RT
Total time:  7:00

Fresh Snow on a Hike to the Imp Face

Summit: Imp Face (3,100')
Trail route: Imp Trail
Trail conditions: Dusting of new snow over old crusty snow on lower trail to several inches of soft snow on upper trail
Weather: Cold, windy and cloudy with partial sun toward the end of the hike
Total miles: 4.4
Total time: 3 hours