Hiked the Hancock Loop on February 10, 2024 in the White Mountains. Started with bare boots on a frozen, slippery trail before switching to snowshoes; encountered mist from melting snow on the ridge with warm temperatures around 57°F by day's end.

On February 5, 2024, hikers completed a loop of the Osceolas via Greeley Pond and Mount Osceola trails, using snowshoes and spikes. East Osceola's steep section was slippery from previous day's slides; the chimney section and ridge descent required traction devices on hard-packed snow. Wind on the ridge was manageable and summit views of Waterville Valley were clear.