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ARRRGGGHHH!!! So here we go again. Just when you think it's safe to poke around in the woods, here comes a pant-load of snow to screw with your plans. But of course this is from someone who doesn't downhill ski, right? And of course all you peeps who are a-twitter about this weekend's Backcountry Ski Festival are surely in hog-heaven. Just not those of us who will need to deal with the predicted 18+ inches of snow in our driveways and on our decks!
So you're probably wondering why your seeing the Thursday ice Report on a Wednesday? Well I figured it was going to be difficult to neigh-on impossible to get up in the Notch to take pictures tomorrow, and since it will be snowing, I won't be able to take any anyway. Right??? So I decided, smart guy that I am, to go this morning at dawn to be sure to actually be able to get some pics. And besides, I actually take my "job", that some have actually paid me to do, seriously. I'm kind of that way...
It was interesting driving up as it got lighter. Unfortunately it was cloudy the whole time, so it was hard to get a good crisp picture since I didn't bring a tripod. This time I decided to drive to the top and take pictures as I came back, the opposite of what I normally do. Basically things were about what I expected. It's unfortunate, but we've had a pretty good season until a or so week ago and I guess we should all be happy with what we've had, right?
NAAAAH, I want more..
Ice Conditions Report:
Selected Ice Conditions effective November 26, 2026
The past 3 warm days, Tuesday upper 60's in Crawford Notch, has really decimated the ice. Almost everything has come down on Cathedral Ledge, with even the top of Goofers gone! I have been hearing lots of crashing during the day and at night. EVEN tho my house is closed up! The right side of Whitehorse has also sloughed. I was riding my in Crawford Notch Tuesday afternoon and heard big crashes from the Amphitheater. It's going to get cold again, but the climbs that are gone will. likely not form again.
Huntington Ravine
numerous options
Repentance
OUT
Standard Route
possible
Dracula
possible
For the full current conditions report, CLICK
HERE
Of course the regular Thursday ice pix are on NEClimbs.com and Facebook, but here are some of the other pix.
VALLEY CYCLING:
There was some OK riding in the mornings this week, but with this big snow dump, I gotta think that may be done for a bit. A couple of inches will be OK, but 12-18, not so much. LOL The snowmobiles aren't out any more, so the regular places won't be packed down. However, if we're lucky, they'll be grooming Whittaker Woods and Great Glen and they should be OK.
MT WASHINGTON BACKCOUNTRY SKI FESTIVAL
March 10-11, 2018 - Presented by The North Face
The second annual Mt Washington Backcountry Ski Festival is a gathering in the White Mountains of New Hampshire for backcountry skiers & riders of all abilities. While geared towards backcountry skiers and snowboarders, there are events for climbers
White Mountain Report readers can use the code of “2018nec10” to get 10% off the Full Weekend registration or Apres Ski Party tickets. Full details and registration options can be found on the website and Facebook:
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Remember - climb hard, ride the steep stuff, stay safe and above all BE NICE,
Al Hospers
The White Mountain Report
North Conway, New Hampshire
In 1961 I led this chimney in a state of metabolic uproar. At the base of the pitch I smoked several cigarettes (the first and last ones of my life). This was to calm me. Then I spooned half a jar of honey. This was to ensure superhuman strength. Mort Hempel, my partner, watched this silly ritual with mouth agape and eyes exploding with fear.
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