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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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Funhouse -  5.7

Just about as good as 5.7 can get. Well protected and totally fun. That said it may be a bit on the stiff side for beginning leaders!

The climb starts around the corner to the right from Three Birches. Scramble up to a ledge to double right-facing corners.

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If you can bang a pin in with your ice axe without anyone yelling at you and you packed the whiskey 'cause it is the only thing that won't freeze, you're probably alpine climbing.
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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.
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