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As I've mentioned before, I've been working really hard to get stuff done around here before winter comes. Those of you who live up in these hinterlands are probably doing the same. One of the biggest chores was cleaning out the garage so I can pull the car in this winter. Fortunately I had a strappling high school kiddo to do the heavy lifting. While it seems never ending, with the weather so amazing this past week it's been almost impossible to stay focused only on house work...
Thus, in spite of all the items on my various lists that need to be checked off, I got out climbing and even put in a bit of time on the bike. On Sunday I headed up to Mt Forist to connect with Matt Bowman. Nothing too special, but it was great. We did a run on Madigan with him leading P 1 and me P 2. Then we ran a TR on the climb to its left. Temps were absolute perfection and the sun made it feel like spring.
I got out on the bike just here in the hood on Tuesday and then yesterday did some loops at Marshall. The trails are all great, with no debris of any significance anywhere. I only saw a few other riders, but I did come across a family and dog walking up Upper Shumway! It was fortunate that I saw the dog first so I knew there would likely be people close behind, and slowed down. WHEW I've been suggesting adding some signage warning of 2-way traffic, but it just never seems to happen. Oh well...
INSTANT ICE REPORT - 0:
Needless to say there is nothing resembling ice out there, with the "possible" exception of some little overnight dribbles on Mt Washington. Of course that's going to change soon, but simply not quite yet. Just thought I would run up into Crawford Notch this afternoon for a couple of fun pix.
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
For the full current conditions report, CLICK
HERE
A short reminder to be sure to add Sunday November 3rd from 4-7 to your busy calendars. I'll be throwing a crazy musical party on my 77th birthday at Ledge Brewing in Intervale. That's the very same Ledge Brewing that hosts Ice Fest every year. Of course my band will be playing along with a bunch of special guests like Jim McLaughlin, Mike Sakash and more! They have great beers and excellent tacos, so DON'T MISS IT...
VALLEY CYCLING:
I rode at Marshall yesterday and it was GREAT. Get out on the trails right now... Just sayin'! PS - if you ride Lucille's at Marshall check out the extensive cairns near the top!
Mobile Version Of NEClimbs:
Up on one of the Mount Washington Valley's finest crags and want to know what that climb you're looking at is? Or maybe you're on your way up from Boston and want to check out the Ice Report for your upcoming weekend plans. Or more likely, you're at work just want to daydream about your next adventure. Well if you have a smart phone handy, you can get to NEClimbs from anywhere you have cell service. While it doesn't offer every single feature of the site and it's not an "app", in mobile form, it does do a whole lot and is very useful. Here is the live link to the mobile version of NEClimbs:
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