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The White Mountain Report: Jul 17th, 2025
So here we are in day 3 of the latest hot spell. 90+ degrees for 2 daze and mid-80's and very high humidity today. At least it's not the week-plus of upper 90's we had last summer. Well, at least not so far anyway. Tho it is supposed to cool down tonight. Frankly I'm not sure if I'd rather it be really hot or wet.
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Dave Parker on our 2001 trip to Polar Circus, Canadian Rockies.<br />
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Dave Parker on our 2001 trip to Polar Circus, Canadian Rockies.
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Ice racks are personal, like fine cars and wives. Every climber's rack is different, and putting one together can be as easy or as complicated as you like. Here's a few tips on putting one together that will do most of what you'll need here in New England.
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