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I took a ride over the hill and through the woods today. Or to be more specific over the Kanc to Lincoln, up through Franconia Notch past Canon, down to Twin Mountain, out Zealand Rd, down to Jefferson Notch Rd, back Mt Clinton Rd, up to Pinkham and back home. I didn't track the mileage, but it was over 100 miles. I've done it on the bike BITD and I know it's at least that. A few observations:
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 in North Conway, NH.
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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...
Personally, I would rather climb in the high mountains. I have always abhorred the tremendous heat, the dirt-filled cracks, the ant-covered foul-smelling trees and bushes which cover the cliffs, the filth and noise of Camp 4 (the climbers' campground), and worst of all, the multitudes of tourists which abound during the weekends and summer months.
—Yvon Chouinard
It seems crazy for 10/31, but it was 74 degrees and sunny so we had to climb.
Brad at Black Pond Crag, Fryeburg
Selected Ice Conditions effective November 14, 2024
Nope, nada, No Way - yet. There are a few pix from today above. It's not clear to me when we will get climbable ice. I saw a post on Instagram about climbing the rubble in Shoestring on the 13th. I would never suggest doing that. I think waiting it out is the best option. Stay tuned folks, it WILL happen.
Huntington Ravine
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Repentance
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Standard Route
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Dracula
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V-thread ice anchors are an easy, secure and inexpensive rappel anchor for ice climbing. In this article I will describe how to make the anchor, how to use it, what kind of gear is needed, and how to make your own tool. Everything about v-threading is easy and they have become popular at ice crags all over the world.
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.
