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The White Mountain Report: Apr 23rd, 2026
Since of course there is no ice season, I guess that there is no rush to get this out "on time..." But here itis! [LOL] So we have been on the weather roller coaster for over a week. But finally things have calmed down a bit. That said we really need rain. You won't find me complaining about an inch or two here & there, so by all means bring it on. I was talking to friends that live in the Denver area and they are in som deep doo-doo out there. No snow means no water, PLUS high fire danger. [YIKES]
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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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29 Years Later -  5.7

Although the climb is rated 5.7, it's probably not a good climb for 5.7 leaders!

Larry Boehmler & Fred Batchelder named their climb in memory of the fact that this was 29 years after Joe Cote & Kit Dover did their FA at Found Ledge.

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Apart from the loomingly obvious Cascade Icefall, nothing was done until the full potential of modern ice climbing equipment was realized.
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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
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One Of Our Articles: Making A V-Thread
V-thread ice anchors are an easy, secure and inexpensive rappel anchor for ice climbing. In this article I will describe how to make the anchor, how to use it, what kind of gear is needed, and how to make your own tool. Everything about v-threading is easy and they have become popular at ice crags all over the world.
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