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June 8, 2023
Hi Folks,
[WOW] Well as you all are certainly aware, the fires in Canada are causing major disruption down here in the US and especially on the East Coast. While it's not bad here in the Whites at this time that's partly because for now it's mostly blowing past us. Plus to some extent I assume because it's been raining on and off for the past week. Prior to the rains we were getting a lot of haze with some pretty amazing sunrises and sunsets.
While the rain is good for the water table and gardens, needless to say it's put a damper (so to speak) on much of my outdoor activities, including some gigs. My friends & family in NY and DC liken this to scenes from Blade Runner. It's hard to believe, but the air quality in NY is the worst ever recorded! I lived in NY for a short time on the late 60's and again for 5 years in the early 80's and at the worst it was nothing like this. Plus I'm sure you have seen the number of fires across Canada is unprecedented and it's not at all sure when they will subside. [YIKES]
I am doing a show at the Majestic Cafe in Conway with the phenomenal guitarist Randy Roos on the 16th, a dinner show at the Wildcat Tavern in Jackson featuring award winning jazz vocalist Katie Oberholtzer and a band gig on the 24th at ledge brewing Company in Intervale. In addition I play every Wednesday through the summer from 5:30-7:30 with a revolving trio of friends at the Saco River Brewing Company in Fryeburg. We jam on a wide variety of tunes and it's a real gas. Not to mention that the beer is GREAT! Climb at Jockey Cap and come by for tunes and refreshments. PS there has been a fantastic food truck there as well. The Smashed Hamburger is highly recommended!
Riding, climbing, working in the garden and outdoor gigs are quite a problematic right now. Between the mosquitoes and black-flies it can be an unpleasant experience for sure. Bug dope is pretty much required attire at this point. And then of course have I mentioned the ticks? [sheesh]
When it's dry the riding is great. Operative word is "when", so what else is there to say?
Up on one of the Mount Washington Valley's finest crags and want to know what that climb you're looking at is? Or maybe you're on your way up from Boston and want to check out the Ice Report for your upcoming weekend plans. Or more likely, you're at work just want to daydream about your next adventure. Well if you have a smart phone handy, you can get to NEClimbs from anywhere you have cell service. While it doesn't offer every single feature of the site and it's not an "app", in mobile form, it does do a whole lot and is very useful. Here is the live link to the mobile version of NEClimbs:
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Check it out and if you have issues on your specific phone, please feel free to let me know.
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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
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