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October 16, 2025
Hi Folks,
So, what's going on? Well besides the political tripe, quite a lot. Primarily there is of course, as always, THE WEATHER. Which is rapidly looking quite a bit more like fall than it has so far. And that's in spite of it being a low-intensity foliage year. Not saying that it's not colorful. But IMNSHO it doesn't have the "pop" that we've all grown to expect. And the Valley doesn't seem to be getting as much color either. But that certainly hasn't reduced the number of tourists on the roads or sidewalks here in the Valley! Go figure...
The Co-op and All Outdoor Collective are co-hosting a climbing meet-up this Friday, October 17, 1 to 4pm or as long as people want to climb!
There will be ropes setup for toproping at the Echo Roof area of Whitehorse Ledge in North Conway, NH
- All are welcome
- No experience or gear necessary! This is not a guided event but we can help you touch rocks with new friends! Email alloutdoorscollective@gmail.com if you need to borrow gear or if you need directions to the meeting spot.
- 18 and under welcome to join as long as parents are around with them.
A celebration of life for well known climber and general outdoors person Ran Glennon will be held on Sunday, October 19, from 1-4pm at the Highland Center in Crawford Notch, NH.
https://www.pressherald.com/2025/10/08/obituaryharrison-randolph-ran-glennon-iii-2/
Last winter/spring there was an economic impact study done in coordination with partners at Vermont State University. Many of you also participated in that - thank you again! Highlights of the study revealed that ice climbing brings more than $6 million and 12,000 visitors annually to the Mount Washington Valley.
The results of the study will be presented and discussed at International Mountain Equipment in North Conway on Friday, October 17 at 7PM. Lead researcher Dr. Ben Mirkin from Vermont State University will be there to share the results and answer any questions. In addition, local climbers Kurt Winkler and Nick Aiello-Popeo will also be on hand to share stories of ice climbing in the valley from the early days in Crawford Notch to modern day, boundary pushing ascents.
There is no charge for this event.
A strong upper-level low will dive southward and continue advecting cold air into the region today. Meanwhile, a surface low will intensify offshore as high pressure builds in from the west, creating a rather tight pressure gradient. As a result, northerly winds will remain strong today, with gusts of up to 35 mph possible. With ample low-level moisture and strong winds in place, cloud cover will remain abundant today with a chance of upslope showers throughout today. A weak disturbance moving in from the north may increase the chance of showers in the afternoon. The chilly airmass overhead will keep high temperatures in the upper 40s today. The winds will gradually weaken over the course of tonight and tomorrow as the weak high pressure draws closer to the region. The airmass will begin to moderate on Friday, allowing high temperatures to reach the upper 50s under mostly sunny skies. Radiational cooling will still lead to a cold start Saturday morning, with lows just above freezing.
https://mountwashington.org/weather/regional-weather/mount-washington-valley-weather/
https://www.rainwise.net/weather/wdc
Vibist Jeff Loewer, my dear friend and musical partner of almost 50 years, will be joining me for a fun evening of jazz at the Majestic Cafe in Conway on Friday October 17th. We will be joined by Mike Sakash on sax and Tim Gilmore on drums. It's going to be an amazing reunion and I truly hope to see you there.
http://www.neclimbs.com/wmr_pix/20251016/Majestic_Jeff-Al-Mike-Tim.jpg
(And yes, that's me from 1982!)
Master guitarist Jarrod Taylor and I will also be playing duo jazz at the SnowVillage Inn in Eaton on Saturday the 18th starting at 6pm. The food and ambiance is great and we promise that the music will be delightful.
http://www.neclimbs.com/wmr_pix/20251016/SnowVillage_Jarrod-Al.jpg
On Saturday the 18th guitarist Jarrod Taylor and I will be at the SnowVillage Inn in Eaton from 6-8.
If you are at all interested in what else is coming up with me musically, you can always see my schedule here: http://www.alhospers.com/?PageName=2
Two fun rides are in good shape right now; the Albany Town Forest and Rogers Crossing. These are pretty much flat riding, but fun. One runs along the Saco and the other along the Swift. I really like getting out on these in the summer or even in the winter since Rogers is actually groomed and Albany is almost always well packed.
http://www.neclimbs.com/wmr_pix/20251009/SawyerRR.jpg
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:
http://www.neclimbs.com/mobile
Check it out and if you have issues on your specific phone, please feel free to let me know.
Join us and LIKE us on Facebook. I'll try and post interesting pix every Thursday and the latest Ice Report in the season, tho certainly not the whole Report. Here's where you can check it out:
http://www.facebook.com/NEClimbs/
Remember - climb hard, ride the steep stuff, stay safe and above all BE NICE,
Al Hospers
The White Mountain Report
North Conway, New Hampshire
| And what joy, think ye, did they feel after the exceeding long and troublous ascent? - after scrambling, slipping, pulling, pushing, lifting, gasping, looking, hoping, despairing, climbing, holding on, falling off, trying, puffing, loosing, gathering, talking, stepping, grumbling, anathemising, scraping, hacking, bumping, jogging, overturning, hunting, straddling, - for know you that by these methods alone are the most divine mysteries of the Quest reached. |
| Norman Collie, 1894, from the Scottish Mountainering Journal |
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