Tho it's difficult in early September to think about ice, it's worth at least a little thought as to where we stand now and looking ahead - right? Although we had some fairly consistent rain in the spring, we should understand just how dry a summer we've had. And I DO mean it's been dry. |
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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... |
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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When you're thinking about winter ice climbing, this is where it's at.
Crawford Notch, NH |
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Duck's Head (Trollville) is a great place to toprope or to get your mixed climbing skills in order. This day was a particularly great time...plus we ran into a couple of mixed-masters and got to watch them at work! |
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