HAPPY NEW YEAR YUP, it's New Years Eve day folks. Only a few more hours left and we'll be full tilt into 2026! At times over this year I truly wasn't sure it was going to happen. And yet here we are, a truly bluebird day and the ice coming in. How freaking good is that? Pretty darn good IMNSHO. [wry grin]
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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Amphitheater left (multiple) -
WI 3
A very nice area containing a variety of fun climbs ranging from easy 3 to harder 4's. In a good ice year there may be as many as 6 lines. This is a very popular toprope area and a single 50 meter rope will suffice. NOTE: all the climbs can be led.
A climber's day always starts at the crux: getting out of bed.
—unknown
Mid December climbers on Standard Route at Frankenstein
Crawford Notch
Selected Ice Conditions effective January 8, 2026
When I was out taking pictures today I was happy to see that overall the ice is looking pretty darn good. Sure some things aren't in at this time, but overall there is ice to be climbed at almost all grades. Overall just be aware of the top outs and you should be OK. Enjoy...
Huntington Ravine
numerous options
Repentance
still building but not yet
Standard Route
GOOD
Dracula
IN & fat
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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.
Climbing is a very dangerous sport. You can get hurt or even kill yourself. When you go climbing, you do so of your own free will. Everything on this site is to be taken with a grain of salt. Don't blame us if you get up some totally heinous route, in over your head and fall and hurt yourself.
