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So my friends... Can we "put a fork in it"? My take on that question is a disappointed YES. [SIGH] And believe me, I am hating to make that assessment. I'd personally like nothing better than grabbing another week of hero-ice or great fat bike riding. But unfortunately that is simply not to be... I've told the story many times about climbing Dracula on Tax Day several years in a row with George Hurley. Unfortunately those days seem to be well in the past. It's time to either put away the ice gear and get ready for some rock, or plan to head up into the higher elevations. Or if you're so inclined, get in the car or on a plane and ROAD TRIP it. I can't get away this year until May, but I definitely plan on goin' somewhere.
BETH RODDEN:
Beth is a very well known rock climber who has just written her memoir about overcoming trauma, refusing to be held hostage by fear, and taking a leap toward healing. She will be giving a talk and book signing at IME Conway on Wednesday May 4th, 7-9pm. Tickets will be $10 at the door.
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
Here are some of the pictures from Thursday. For ALL of the pictures and latest Conditions Report go to the Ice Conditions page on NEClimbs.com.
MUSICAL NOTES:
I will be at Tuckerman Brewing next Friday with my band featuring Mike Sakash (sax), Jarrod Taylor (guitar), Tom Robinson (keys), Craig Bryan (drums).
VALLEY CYCLING:
I had a look at Rogers Crossing this morning and it didn't look good at all. There was a narrow strip in the groomed trails that was packed, but on either side it was very soft. Not recommended at all... That said, Bear Notch Rd looked pretty well packed down, co it may be rideable. Tho I'm not sure how that would be after the upcoming rain/snow over the next 2 daze. I'm back on the road bike for the minute, mostly places like Passaconaway Road where the is VERY minimal traffic. Once Bear Notch and Evans Notch clear off, while they are still gated, I'll head over there as well. I gotta do something!
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:
Check it out and if you have issues on your specific phone, please feel free to let me know.
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