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A 10 degree swing in either direction can be quite the difference. Start at a cloudy and damp 32, warm to a sunny 42 and you'll be sweating bullets. But start with a sunny 32, drop to a cloudy and breezy 22 and you can easily be in big trouble. I started my morning walk here in the Valley with a sunny and calm 30 degrees and it really felt as if spring was here. 2 hours later standing at the Dry River Campground at 24 degrees in a breezy light snow and it felt like we were in late January instead of almost March 1st.
An Ice Climber's Guide To Southern New Hampshire and Eastern New York
With social distancing now the norm, and with the ever growing popularity of the sport, An Ice Climber's Guide To Southern New Hampshire and Eastern New York will no doubt help you find places to climb that are off the beaten track.
Cauliflower Gully -
WI 2 II
2 pitches of nice gully climbing, providing a reasonable finish to any of the main climbs Mt. Willard. It tops out right at the top of the cliff, very near the overlook. While usually a Grade 2, it sometimes provides a nice Grade 3 bulge.
On occasion ice climbing can get quite entertaining...
Matt Shove, Shoestring rock-finish
Selected Ice Conditions effective February 25, 2021
It really does feel a little more like mid-March than late February right now, tho this really has to do with a couple of sunny days with temps in the 40's. Of course that's not really a bad thing, as long as it stays cool at night and we don't get any rain. But stay tuned... In general tho the ice is in good shape right now, with a few exceptions where the climbs have been in full sun over the past couple of warm days. The thing to be aware of is that there are places where the ice is punky and snowcone-like or has become undermined. But as long as you are paying attention, you'll be OK. Frankly early to mid-March is really my favorite time to climb. There's nothing like those longer days, more moderate temps and plastic ice. And the occasional warm day when you can get out on some warm early-season rock! What's not to like?
Huntington Ravine
IN
Repentance
questionable
Standard Route
IN
Dracula
IN fat
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One Of Our Articles: Getting Your (Ice) Rack Together
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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