BRACE MOUNTAIN South Taconic Range xc ski
Feb 25, 2008 - MT. BRACE from Mt. Washington State Forest HQ in SW Mass. Average of 6" dense powder with little base - a bit more in woods & N facing slopes, less in the open & S facing slopes; fair to good skiing, quite a few exposed rocks especially on steeper hills, tricky stream crossings. Started on the trail to Alander Mt. & soon took a L on Ashley Hill trail high up Ashley Hill Brook ravine. Trail is wide old carriage road. AH trail turns L & we continue straight ahead. Cross AHB & climb up to the S Taconic Trail. Views open up as we headed S to Brace & its huge cairn. Wonderful views in all directions from the open summit, Catskills off to the W. Mostly intermediate with a couple of steep spots. 700' gain from start, 850' from low point. 9.5 miles, 4.8 hrs. Jan 30, 2006 - Mt. BRACE ski. From Mt. Washington SF HQ in SW Mass. Temp around freezing - 10"-15" - mostly sunny. Skiing good - ...