| Well, not all that much to Report on this week to be frank. The biggest thing that happened in the Valley was the storm that came through around 9pm Monday night. Not really because of the rain, since we have had some pretty crazy rain events this summer. Inches in an hour! This was due to, wait for it, a single clap of thunder. I don't mean the kind of thunder we get on a regular basis in the summer from storms coming in over the Moats. Those almost always bring multiple bolts of lightning and rumbles of thunder. |
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The MWV Ice Fest is considered one of the premier climbing events in the country. For over 32 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!
Jan 31-Feb 2 in North Conway, NH. |
HIGH RISK, CLIMBING TO EXTINCTION
Brian Hall |
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| Brian Hall was an alpinist extraordinaire who cut loose from the massive and heavyweight Bonnington expeditions to pioneer "light and fast” ascents of the world's great peaks. His earlier success as an author was as the co-writer of the award-winning film, Touching the Void. |
| I soon learned that Everest wasn't a private affair. It belonged to many men. |
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3 generations of bolts on Cathedral Ledge.
Pop Quiz... None are still there, but where were they located? |
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January 26, 2025 — Smugglers Notch Ice Bash
January 31, 2025 — 2024 MWV Ice Fest
February 8, 2025 — Mountainfest, the ultimate celebration of Adirondack ice & snow.
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V-thread ice anchors are an easy, secure and inexpensive rappel anchor for ice climbing. In this article I will describe how to make the anchor, how to use it, what kind of gear is needed, and how to make your own tool. Everything about v-threading is easy and they have become popular at ice crags all over the world. |
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