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IceCON 4. Climbs are IN at the usual places and generally at consensus ratings.
4 out of a possible 5
The White Mountain Report: Mar 26th, 2026
OK OK OK - I stand a bit corrected. After the meltdown we went through and in spite of the longer days and the stronger March sun - some the ice in some places has kind-of come back. In fact to the extent conditions looks a bit like they often do in the very early season.
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AVALANCHE DREAMS: A Memoir of Skiing, Climbing and Life
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Louis Dawson describes his life in six sections with each one representing a different era of his life. The forty-three short chapters flow smoothly and keep the reader wanting to explore one more episode at each reading.
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White Mountain Route Database and Guide
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The Cave Route -  WI 3

Climb straight up a curtain to some trees and a ledge beneath a short rock wall. Rap from a 2-bolt anchor or the trees, continue up and right to some other trees, or traverse left and walk off.

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My best performances often developed out of depression when I used climbing as a tool to forestall suicide rather than a method of achieving it. Dispair inspired three years of 'crazy' soloing.
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BEWARE! That ice above the North End is just waiting to come down.
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Unicorn, Cathedral Ledge
BEWARE! That ice above the North End is just waiting to come down.
Unicorn, Cathedral Ledge
Selected Ice Conditions effective April 1, 2026
Nope sorry, unfortunately this isn't an April Fools Day Report! Clearly the past few days of warm temps and then rain have been the death knell of the 2025-26 ice season! 46 degrees this morning all through in the Notch...
Huntington Ravine numerous options  
Repentance OUT  
Standard Route OUT Click to see route picture.
Dracula OUT  
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