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The White Mountain Report: Nov 13th, 2025
All right...move along, nothing to see here. These are not your ice climbs! [HA] Needless to say it's in't happening yet. But it's fun to see what's not happening, isn't it? At least it gives me an excuse to get out on a dank Thursday morning.
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Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest
Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest
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.
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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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Angel Cakes -  WI 5 II

Steep and unrelenting are the words to describe Angel Cakes. It doesn't always come in, but when it does...grab it.

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Alden Pellett's early season run up Pinnacle!
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Pinnacle Gully, Mt Washington
Alden Pellett's early season run up Pinnacle!
Pinnacle Gully, Mt Washington
Selected Ice Conditions effective November 13, 2025
There sure ain't nothin' of any consequence down here in the lower elevations, BUT there is ice in Tucks, ice in Huntington and folks have skied the Sherbie! It's been fairly consistently cold overnight, so it's winter. But we haven't had enough of the cold down here in the lower elevations. There's almost assuredly couple of weeks before it's even worth messing around down here. Go up young person... [LOL] To put things in perspective, here's a few pictures.
Huntington Ravine it's been climbed, but it's thin  
Repentance OUT  
Standard Route OUT Click to see route picture.
Dracula OUT Click to see route picture.
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Ice racks are personal, like fine cars and wives. Every climber's rack is different, and putting one together can be as easy or as complicated as you like. Here's a few tips on putting one together that will do most of what you'll need here in New England.
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