| Tho it's difficult in early September to think about ice, it's worth at least a little thought as to where we stand now and looking ahead - right? Although we had some fairly consistent rain in the spring, we should understand just how dry a summer we've had. And I DO mean it's been dry. |
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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. |
| 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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Route of the Moment
Finesse -
5.10c
While fitted with 6 bolts, it's hardly a sport route. The climbing doesn't get easy until you're over the overlap at the top! The first ascensionists worked on the climb for several weeks in late November, finally sending the line one morning just as it started to snow. You can put a 1.5 Friend before the 1st bolt and additional gear between the 5th and 6th as well as above the 6th bolt under the upper overlap/roof. Small wires and TCU's may be useful. |
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Checkout the 5 Latest Additions:
The Staircase
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When you're thinking about winter ice climbing, this is where it's at.
Crawford Notch, NH |
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| When I first began climbing I had no idea there was such a thing as climbing literature. A few years into it, I was hanging out with all these AMC types. It seemed they were all a hundred years old and knew a lot more than me. I made a fool of my self in a conversation when I admitted to not knowing who Fred Becky was |
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