ForesterJake
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This photo isn't mine but was taken very recently of the area to give folks an idea of what things currently look like regarding conditions & topography. Emily's route up Lafayette via the Greenleaf Trail starts bottom center and ascends the cliffy shoulder on the left; looking closely you can make out the speck of Greenleaf hut mid way up. The majority of the Franconia Ridge trail is above treeline and fully exposed. The photo shows the summits of Lafayette (left) to Mt Lincoln & Little Haystack(right). This is only half of the area she was planning to traverse.. As you can imagine, getting lost or intentionally bushwhacking back down to the base of Franconia Notch requires entering the extreme elements of Walker Ravine or other less than ideal routes.. without proper footwear or gear. Kudos to the hardworking SAR and still hoping for a positive outcome!