So here we are even before mid-March and it's REALLY FRIKKIN' WARM. We've had a string of sunny days in the upper 40's and more to come! This in spite of the actual increase in the snowpack. I have also seen numerous postings of human and naturally triggered avalanches in the ravines. Considering that the lower elevation ice is already falling apart I think it's worth considering the care needed when extending your season into the alpine zone.
Naked male sport climbers? No! I want naked male trad hogs! Pushing 50 or over, very hairy chest and back, front tooth missing (no dental insurance), wrinkled yellow toenail fungus, sunburnt dome with long gray ponytail (sparse curls will do), fingers the size of Polish sausages, torn-off nipples due to offwidth damage... Now there's a man, an image to behold, every climber chick's dream. And when he says: 'Hey, honey, wanna do the DNB?' you just melt into a heap of adoring lard.
—Inez Drixelius
Climber leading Widows Walk in the Frankenstein Amphitheater
Crawford Notch
Selected Ice Conditions effective March 15, 2025
It's going to be in the mid-50's today, Saturday, and similar through this coming week. This may be the last of the ice season so plan accordingly! FWIW the bottom of Goofers was gone and the top fell yesterday!
Huntington Ravine
many alpine options, but beware avalanche
Repentance
OUT
Standard Route
still good
Dracula
good
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