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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.
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The White Mountain Report: Nov 27th, 2025
This is quite short as I took and posted the pictures the day before Thanksgiving. Around noon on Thanksgiving day I took a hike up to the top of Elephant Head with friends and then had turkey dinner with them at the Highland Center. We also took a while afterwards to admire the collection of Brad Washburn photos. I wish a very Happy Thanksgiving to you all. Ours was great and I hope yours was wonderful too...
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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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White Mountain Route Database and Guide
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Unnamed drip -  WI 4

A popular climb. Harder if the drip has broken off. Be gentle if you are toproping it.

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The Black Dike is finally getting climbed...
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Cannon Mountain, Franconia Notch
The Black Dike is finally getting climbed...
Cannon Mountain, Franconia Notch
Selected Ice Conditions effective December 4, 2025
While the ice in the lower elevations isn't there yet, it is assuredly coming along. And with the very cold temps that are predicted, that should bring a lot of things IN or very close by the end of the weekend. In the meantime the Ravines are in good shape, the Dike is getting done and there is climbing to be had up in Grafton. That's not too bad for the first few daze of December. I'm really getting pretty optimistic that we will have a good ice season.
Huntington Ravine good stuff  
Repentance OUT  
Standard Route OUT Click to see route picture.
Dracula OUT Click to see route picture.
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