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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.
It's finally feeling like winter friends, here we are all white and fluffy at last. The recent storm dropped about 7" of light stuff up here in the Valley. It wasn't that difficult to snowplow and shovel thank goodness. I had to drive over to Portland Wednesday at 6am and the roads were reasonably clear! Even in Maine... My understanding is that there was a lot more to our south and that it was heavy and wet.
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.
Our Current Review
AVALANCHE DREAMS: A Memoir of Skiing, Climbing and Life
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.
Climbing may be hard, but it's easier than growing up.
—Ed Sklar
The Black Dike is finally getting climbed...
Cannon Mountain, Franconia Notch
Selected Ice Conditions effective December 9, 2025
YIKES, It's COLD! -3 degrees Tuesday at 7pm. Headed to mid-single digits overnight and looking at a cold upcoming week! Yes, it's beginning to feel a lot like winter - at last. I am more than just optimistic about the upcoming ice season, so stay tuned folks.
Huntington Ravine
good stuff
Repentance
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Standard Route
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Dracula
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One Of Our Articles: Getting Your (Ice) Rack Together
Ice racks are personal, like fine cars and wives. Every climber's rack is different, and putting one together can be as easy or as complicated as you like. Here's a few tips on putting one together that will do most of what you'll need here in New England.
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.
