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Rain, Rain, Rain... While a December rain event is fairly normal, this was a frikkin' LOT. The National Weather Service data seems to indicate that we got 2.5" of rain with Jackson getting over 3". YIKES! At least there is finally water in the system, as we are fond of saying. Considering everything, the snowpack didn't get as clobbered as I'd expected. There is still close to full coverage on Attitash and I didn't see bare ground in general in the woods.
MWV CLIMBERS COOP:
Went to the COOp meeting last night. I thought it was a positive meeting and it was good to finally hear about what's been going on with them and that there IS some motion in the ocean. It's too much for me to put in here, but with any luck they will put out a press release soon detailing the status. I certainly wish them a lot of luck...
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
REPOST RR ACCESS:
The Conway Scenic Railroad has announced their 2024/2025 Snow Train schedule as follows from their web site:
Trains will depart North Conway at: 9:30, 11, 1230, 2 and 330. (Except Dec 31 — no 9:30 or 3:30). The train will operate as per the 2025 calendar on the following dates:
December 26-31 2024
January 2-5, 11&12, 17-20, 25 & 26
February 1&2, 8&9, 15-23
It's not clear yet as to how far up the Notch they will go. However right now the Snow Train has been seen to run all the way to Fabian Station! And be aware that the plow train may run at ANY time! Regardless as to how you access the climbing DO NOT leave your packs or gear on the tracks at any time.
GATE CLOSURES:
Bear Notch Road, Evans Notch Road, Zealand Road, Slippery Brook Road, Cathedral Ledge Road and Hurricane Mountain Road are all closed.
MUSICAL NOTES:
I'll at Tuckerman Brewing Company on Friday the 13th from 4-7pm with the Jim McLaughlin Group. Then on Friday December 20th I will be playing jazz at the Majestic Cafe 7-9 with Tom Robinson and Peter Moutis, with my full band Saturday the 21st 6-9 at Big Day Brewing in Gorham, and then on December 28th with the Jim McLaughlin Group at Ledge Brewing 6-9. I hope to see you at one or more of these.
VALLEY CYCLING:
The local NEMBA group had groomed Marshall and Rogers Crossing prior to the rains. It will take a few cold days & nights to set things up again, but things should be rideable after that. Studded tires are a good idea right now!
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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