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BugCON 4: almost too intense for climbing, DEET required
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The White Mountain Report: Jun 25th, 2026
Even tho we've been banging back and forth between beautiful dry daze with very low humidity, and then torrential rain storms, thing are mostly dry. That's not to say that some climbs don't have some seeps, and some trails the occasionally muddy spot. But overall you can do almost anything you want to do with impunity! Especially if you can grab the nice day on short notice. [spell retired]
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AVALANCHE DREAMS: A Memoir of Skiing, Climbing and Life
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Louis Dawson describes his life in six sections with each one representing a different era of his life. The forty-three short chapters flow smoothly and keep the reader wanting to explore one more episode at each reading.
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Hidden In Plain View -  5.8

This is a very nice climb with good exposure and excellent protection. It's another way to get to the top of the left side of Humphrey's Ledge.

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Al Hospers climbing, Brian Post belaying on a beautiful fall morning.<br />
Rapid Transit, Cathedral Ledge
Al Hospers climbing, Brian Post belaying on a beautiful fall morning.
Rapid Transit, Cathedral Ledge
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One Of Our Articles: Making A V-Thread
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.
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