It's like a seesaw baby - up, down... That song has been going through my head over the past week or so, for good reason. But maybe things are stabilizing a bit. Who knows... This is one of the more topsy turvy winters I can remember. But at least we have had some ice and some snow. And the temps haven't been all that bad.
The MWV Ice Fest is considered one of the premier climbing events in the country. For 27 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!
January 31 - February 2 in North Conway, NH.
Our Current Review
ERGONOMIC Ice Axe
After climbing for 15 seasons with the original Petzl ERGO ice tool, how does the new(ish) ERGONOMIC stack up?
Anytime the gear makes climbing too easy and success too certain, the best climbers will voluntarily limit their use of it.
—Jeff Lowe
Beau DeCourcy on the elusive and amazing Hackett Tremblay route.
Grafton Notch State Park, ME
Selected Ice Conditions effective January 23, 2020
My goodness, what a difference a few days and a little cold weather will make. The ice has filled in again and we're almost back to reasonable early/mid-season conditions. Last week the middle of Walk In The Forest and Willies Slide were both dramatically gone. As of today both were pretty much filled in. I spoke with a guide who was on Standard 2 days ago who said the middle like wasn't great, but this morning it looked good. I also spoke with someone who described penguin as "epically fat!" There are some predictions for either a rain, mixed or a snow event on Saturday night into Sunday. As long as we don't get a full-fledged rain event things will be great. Keep your fingers crossed folks. (Maybe the toes as well..)
Huntington Ravine
options - beware avalanche danger
Repentance
building well
Standard Route
good, MUCH better
Dracula
IN
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The days of 36 frames in a film roll and no surety that you will actually get a good image are long gone. Digital cameras are all the rage, and even cell phone cameras can do a great job. Here's some tips on picking a good digital camera, if you decided to go in that direction.
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