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MWV Climbers COOP annual open meeting for members and anyone interested in realizing our goal of a climbing gym in the region on Dec 10 @ Cheese Louise.
It's finally feeling like winter friends, here we are all white and fluffy at last. The recent storm dropped about 7" of light stuff up here in the Valley. It wasn't that difficult to snowplow and shovel thank goodness. I had to drive over to Portland Wednesday at 6am and the roads were reasonably clear! Even in Maine... My understanding is that there was a lot more to our south and that it was heavy and wet.
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.
Our Current Review
The White Ladder - Triumph And Tragedy At The Dawn Of Mountaineering
Within the first 10 pages, I had quickly learned that I had a huge gap in my mountaineering history...
The Penguin -
WI 4 II
With 60 meter ropes you can climb Penguin in 2 pitches. However, if you break the second part into 2 short pitchs, belaying from the birch just below the chimney, you can both hear and see your partner most of the time (recommended).
There is no difference between religion and politics. Both involve lies and fanatical beliefs that generaly defy logic... Just like rock climbing.
—Dave Schuller
The Black Dike is finally getting climbed...
Cannon Mountain, Franconia Notch
Selected Ice Conditions effective December 8, 2025
YIKES, It's COLD! 13 degrees Monday at 4pm. Headed to mid-single digits overnight and looking at a cold upcoming week! Yes, it's beginning to feel a lot like winter - at last. I am more than just optimistic about the upcoming ice season, so stay tuned folks.
Huntington Ravine
good stuff
Repentance
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Standard Route
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Dracula
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One Of Our Articles: Another Day At Ducks Head (a.k.a. Trollville)
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!
Climbing is a very dangerous sport. You can get hurt or even kill yourself. When you go climbing, you do so of your own free will. Everything on this site is to be taken with a grain of salt. Don't blame us if you get up some totally heinous route, in over your head and fall and hurt yourself.
