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September 12, 2024
Hi Folks,
WOO HOO... I finally got out climbing yesterday at last. Not a particularly big deal, but fun nonetheless. I have kept trying to make it happen with several friends, but it seemingly was not to be. But I asked Matty Bowman, and this time when he was available. [SWEET]
I had to drop my car at the dealer to get a new wheel bearing and grab a loaner, so we met at 9:30. Amazingly the parking area was almost totally full, and on a Wednesday morning! Go figure. We didn't see anyone else on the rock, but we spotted a pretty large group in the trees over by The Beach as we walked up to Cormier-Magness. I haven't climbed that much this season, so altho I've led it many times I only did the 1st Beginner's pitch. Matty ran up pitches 2 and 3. It really couldn't have been a nicer morning to be out on the cliff with a friend. Here's a few pictures:
http://www.neclimbs.com/wmr_pix/20240912/Matt_0.jpg
http://www.neclimbs.com/wmr_pix/20240912/Matt_1.jpg
http://www.neclimbs.com/wmr_pix/20240912/Matt_2.jpg
http://www.neclimbs.com/wmr_pix/20240912/Al.jpg
http://www.neclimbs.com/wmr_pix/20240912/Matt_3.jpg
And yet as beautiful as it was, it was a bittersweet day. Yesterday was September 11th, and exactly the same kind of day that the terrorists changed our world forever. It was totally clear, comfortable and sky was a gorgeous blue. Sure, I went climbing and the day was perfection. But as I looked up into the sky I could not help but remember what took place. And honestly I truly hope none of us ever forget it.
http://www.neclimbs.com/wmr_pix/20240912/WTC_BrooklynBridge_20010911.jpg
The above picture was sent in real time, literally as it was happening, by a long forgotten NY software friend who was working in Brooklyn that day. Needless to say I was in total shock. I had lived in Brooklyn and even worked at 55 Water Street near the Towers.
My friend Phil O sent me a link to an on-line web site which contains up to date weather for North Conway. Perhaps you've noticed the weather station located on Pine Street, right near the intersection with Main Street. It's connected to Weather Underground as as I understand it managed by the Mount Washington Observatory. I think it's a great resource, check it out.
https://www.rainwise.net/weather/wdc
Well there still are bugs, tho thankfully not as many as there have been. However I was sitting out on the deck last night and again this morning and had to fend off a few mosquitoes. Just something to be aware of...
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I'm off this week for a change, but next week will be a very busy one. I'll be at Rosa Flamings's in Bethlehem on Thursday 5-8, The Majestic Cafe in Conway on Friday 6-9, at Page Hill for a private event on Saturday and with my own band at Tuckerman Brewing Company on Sunday 3-6. WHEW
If you're interested you can always see my schedule here:
http://www.alhospers.com/?PageName=2
It's all good...
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:
http://www.neclimbs.com/mobile
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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