The weather outside has certainly been frightful this week. Deep into the negative numbers overnight and barely into teens during the day. It's made the ice brittle and staying warm difficult. Question - how cold is too cold for ice climbing? Regardless, by the weekend things should be warming up and most likely even sunny. This will help the ice build and bring even more things into shape. WOO WOO
The MWV Ice Fest is considered one of the premier climbing events in the country. For over 32 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!
Jan 31-Feb 2 2025 in North Conway, NH.
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Trestle routes - various -
various grades
You can either climb the routes in the cut or set them up as top rope problems. The slab is low angle, but can be very thin.
I'm still tortured by the jackel that drives me to climb. That's why I'm here. It chews on me, insomniac and ulcerous.
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FINALLY Cave Route is IN and getting climbed!
Frankenstein Amphitheater
Selected Ice Conditions effective January 23, 2025
YES Virginia there finally is an ice season. While every possible thing might not be IN, there is a gracious plenty of climbs to be done at the nominal grade, or very close to it. It's been a few years since I've seen the Frankenstein Amphitheater this fat, or Penguin looking this way. All just in time for Ice Fest, only just over a week away.
Huntington Ravine
likely just fine
Repentance
building
Standard Route
great
Dracula
good
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