| While we did have some rain last week, it was far from enough. I actually hope we get some from the nor'easter that's moving up the coast. There is a hard freeze predicted tonight (Thursday). I guess winter will be here, like it or not... I saw a picture from this afternoon of frost coating the summit of Mt Washington! [wry grin] There is lots of news below, unfortunately not all great. But that's life, or not, I suppose. Be well... |
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The MWV Ice Fest is considered one of the premier climbing events in the country. For over 33 years it has provided a great opportunity for those attending to network, socialize, try new gear and participate in multiple day courses, one-day technical clinics and privately guided climbs. Don't miss it!
Feb 5 - Feb 8, 2026 in North Conway, NH. |
| The White Ladder - Triumph And Tragedy At The Dawn Of Mountaineering |
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| Within the first 10 pages, I had quickly learned that I had a huge gap in my mountaineering history... |
| In 1961 I led this chimney in a state of metabolic uproar. At the base of the pitch I smoked several cigarettes (the first and last ones of my life). This was to calm me. Then I spooned half a jar of honey. This was to ensure superhuman strength. Mort Hempel, my partner, watched this silly ritual with mouth agape and eyes exploding with fear. |
| —Steve Roper |
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When you're thinking about winter ice climbing, this is where it's at.
Crawford Notch, NH |
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| When I first began climbing I had no idea there was such a thing as climbing literature. A few years into it, I was hanging out with all these AMC types. It seemed they were all a hundred years old and knew a lot more than me. I made a fool of my self in a conversation when I admitted to not knowing who Fred Becky was |
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