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The White Mountain Report: Oct 30th, 2025
Well it’s most certainly been pretty consistently colder over the past 10 daze. I took the cue and took down the screens and gutters, put away the deck furniture and the hoses and shut off the spigots. I had my front storm door, main door and stoop replaced this fall, thnX Ryan Jean for a great job, and now the front of the house has fewer drafts. [woo woo]
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Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest
Mount Washington Valley Ice Fest
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.
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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...
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Center Tablet -  WI 3 + II

Generally nice climbing at a moderate grade for the Lake. Usually climbed in 2 pitches.

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Instead of sport climbing I go bouldering. It's pure, and basically impossible to cheat. Bolts can't be used to manipulate the experience. Sure, I sometimes take a thicker crash pad but I still have to take the fall.
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When you're thinking about winter ice climbing, this is where it's at.
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Crawford Notch, NH
When you're thinking about winter ice climbing, this is where it's at.
Crawford Notch, NH
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One Of Our Articles: A Climber's Library (part 2)
Here are some thoughts about real climbing books, not guide books or collections of short stories.
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