climbed Mansfield in winter with Karenna disgusting day, didn't ski because it was raining so instead decided to. climb in the cold rain through several feet of snow. hell brook ascent was difficult in the conditions. painfully cold, wet, and windy at the summit. lost the trail and ultimately followed ski tracks to the top of the Stowe lifeline. descended along the Stowe ski trail, warmed up in the lodge at the base and walked back along the road to our car.