| While we did have some rain last week, it was far from enough. I actually hope we get some from the nor'easter that's moving up the coast. There is a hard freeze predicted tonight (Thursday). I guess winter will be here, like it or not... I saw a picture from this afternoon of frost coating the summit of Mt Washington! [wry grin] There is lots of news below, unfortunately not all great. But that's life, or not, I suppose. Be well... |
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The MWV Ice Fest is considered one of the premier climbing events in the country. For over 33 years it has provided a great opportunity for those attending to network, socialize, try new gear and participate in multiple day courses, one-day technical clinics and privately guided climbs. Don't miss it!
Feb 5 - Feb 8, 2026 in North Conway, NH. |
| The White Ladder - Triumph And Tragedy At The Dawn Of Mountaineering |
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| Within the first 10 pages, I had quickly learned that I had a huge gap in my mountaineering history... |
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Route of the Moment
South West Face of North Percy Peak -
5.4
The neat thing about this climb is that you can combine a worthwhile hike with a technical rock climb and reach a real summit. Even though the overall difficulty is somewhat low the climbing is clean and entertaining. The views are some of the best in all the White Mountains and on a clear day can reach 50-100 miles in all directions. Do this climb for the pure experience of moving over wonderful rough granite in a superb location.
The cliff is at a uniform angle and difficultly the entire way with many locations for climbing protection in both vertical flakes and overlaps. The climbing varies between sections of 5.4 and 5.3 climbing that are always interesting and on attractive rock. The rock is very coarse, naturally clean granite that offers excellent friction. This is a perfect climb to do in your sticky rubber approach shoes. It is possible to climb anywhere on the face but the route described below links the best rock and the longest pitches on the slab. |
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| From Everest Base Camp, you can walk four hours and you're lounging on grass, drinking beer with trekkers. K2 stands absolutely on its own. The approach is hard. The base camp feels like the moon. The mountain itself looks utterly impregnable, and there's no easy way up the thing. And all this hits you between the eyes when you see it for the first time. It's like that famous Munch painting. You know the one—The Scream? Except, of course, you're the one doing the screaming. |
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When you're thinking about winter ice climbing, this is where it's at.
Crawford Notch, NH |
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| Duck's Head (Trollville) is a great place to toprope or to get your mixed climbing skills in order. This day was a particularly great time...plus we ran into a couple of mixed-masters and got to watch them at work! |
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