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I'd like to be all excited here, raving about all kinds of ice and snow that will get you folks all drooling - sharpening up those ice screws and crampons and pulling out the winter boots. However, The most exciting winter thing that's happened up here this week was Bretton Woods Ski Area opening for a day and offering free skiing for all comers! From what I understand it wasn't great, but it was better than the nothing that we've had for the past 6 months and it did get the downhill community all hot and bothered. That said, from my standpoint the most exciting part of this week was my beloved Red Sox winning the World Series and clinching it at home. Not exactly an outdoor winter sport I know, but if you're a baseball fan ya gotta admit that watching that team come back after last year's debacle was a real treat.
I have to say that it's sure been cold the past 4-5 days. It's a shame, tho not entirely unexpected, that we've got a cold front and rain moving through over the next several days. This time of year we often have a cold spell, followed by a warmup, rinse and repeat until after Christmas vacation. I have no idea what this year's going to bring us, regardless of what the ever-illustrious Farmers Almanac may be predicting. I just take things as they come and hope for the best. Right now I'm anxiously waiting for the real winter to show up so I can get out on the ice, break out the xc-skis and put my studded tires on the mountain bike. While I wait I'm gonna grab the occasional sunny rock day and ride my mountain bike as often as I can. The shoulder-season days do offer some fun activities if you're patient and willing to take them as they come.
Stay tuned -
Eastern Snow and Avalanche Workshop:
I got a notice from our friendly local Snow Rangers about this great workshop taking place on November 9th. It really looks like it's going to be an excellent event so I signed up right away. If you spend a lot of time out there playing or working in the snow, I think it would be an excellent thing to take advantage of. You can read more about it here -
Selected Ice Conditions effective February 19, 2026
Just as you would expect following Ice Fest AND a week of truly balmy temps, going to be upper 30's today, the ice can be a mixed bag. I saw someone post about how things are terrible. But digging into it, I realized they were talking about places like the North End that are very well used. It probably gets the most use of all. There are only a few places that have really easy access to moderate climbing and where you can set up a bunch of top-ropes. So that's not unexpected. And of course the climbs that are getting a lot of full sun are getting somewhat punked-out. On my way back from Wolfeboro mid-afternoon a few days ago I took a look at Rainbow Slabs which look as if they are getting pretty funky. And I watched a hunk of the bottom of Way In The Wilderness fall down! IMO it's really the time to start paying attention to what you're walking underneath, any time of the day. Enjoy this weather, but keep paying attention...
Huntington Ravine
numerous options
Repentance
iffy
Standard Route
GREAT conditions
Dracula
IN & very fat
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Wild Country Recall:
Wild Country, manufacturer of many types of climbing hardware, is recalling several batches of their very popular nuts. Check your rack...
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