Mount Bradley Double Header – FA's in the Ruth Gorge
Silas Rossi and Peter Doucette complete two new alpine routes on Mt Bradley, during their first trip to the Ruth Gorge in 2012.
Check out the video!
The White Mountains from the air! – Brian Nevins
Wonderful and current aerial shots of the White Mountains by Brian Nevins!
THE BIG FREAKING DEAL, AIN'T BOULDERING
Is this where we are now?
NEice takes to the air in Huntington Ravine
It was Easter weekend and what better way to spend it than with our friends at Harvard Cabin! Packed in a sizable sled, the latest and greatest flying machine and it’s components were headed up the trail Friday night, ready (or not!) for the job ahead. The weather and snow conditions were superb for climbing and skiing in the ravines, but NEice pilot, Doug Millen, had his eyes on another type of weather forecast.
After a few weeks of rebuilding the new Woo Kong, version 3.0, we were ready to give it the ultimate test. With its lighter, smaller frame and only 4 props, it earned it’s nickname Pocket Kong. Saturday morning was a little breezy as we hiked up the trail into Huntington Ravine. We could have estimated the wind speeds, come up with theories about thermals, debate morning versus afternoon wind directions, time in between gusts, where to fly and when.. or.. we could just Send It UP! And we did just that.
A few of our aerial photos, courtesy of WooKong 2.5
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Taking frame grabs makes flying look so beautiful and smooth. For those of you in the ravine that day, admittedly, it may not have looked so in control. The winds were high and Pocket went for the ride of its life! Even though we did get a good few seconds of stable footage (a few seconds is considered a successful flight).. I thought you all might enjoy the best of the worst footage from this weekend.
Here it is, the Out-Take Reel!
The Out-Takes Reel from NEice.com on Vimeo.
Submitted by Courtney Ley
Overcoming Fear – Taking the Sharp End
In the face of adversity, do you continue on, or run away?
The Wilford Finish
Peter Doucette & Michael Wejchert refusing to give up winter!
“ The alarm went off at 5:30 a.m.
“UNNGH!!!!”
Staggering downstairs, I pushed aside empty PBR cans and groped for the french press. The high school themed party (I never thought I’d dress like a guidance counselor before) was a rollicking success. While I wisely stayed away from whiskey and other such temptations, my room, located 15 feet away from the epicenter of revelries, afforded little chance of rest.
Let’s just say the optimism and excitement that usually welcomes in the ice season is gone by March. But with Alaska trips coming up, Peter Doucette and I thought it’d be good to stay sharp. While most friends are clipping bolts in the Red River Gorge and planning for the spring’s rock objectives, I’ve been trying to maintain winter climbing ability.“
Source: http://www.farnorthclimbing.blogspot.com – Michael Wejchert
Fred Beckey slide show in VT ( Thur 3/21) and NH ( Sat 3/23)
Thursday, March 21, 7:30 PM
Outdoor Gear Exchange
Burlington, VT
$5 – Tickets available at OGE, UVM Outing Club, and Petra Cliffs
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Saturday, March 23, 7:00 PM
International Mountain Equipment
North Conway, NH
“Dirtbag Dinner” — Pizza & Beer
$10 at the door / $5 for AAC members, includes food & drink
Lost and Found
Lost:
Sense of humility, proper assessment of ability. Last seen somewhere between Canmore, AB and the belay atop first pitch of Whitemans Falls.
Lost:
Pair of balls. Last seen between 2nd and 3rd screw, pitch 2.
Lost:
Dignity, pride, ego. Last seen between 3rd and 4th screw, pitch 2.
Beer if returned to owner.
Found:
Abject terror, reality, shame. Found at new v-thread at junction of giant mushroom of doom and scary-hollow pillar.
Fred Beckey in the Adirondacks – This Sunday and Monday
Don’t miss this chance to meet legendary climber and author Fred Beckey when he visits The Mountaineer on Sunday, March 17th from 3-5 p.m to meet and greet fellow climbers, share stories and sign his recent book, “Fred Beckey’s 100 Favorite North American Climbs.” Fred has recorded more first ascents than any other North American climber and is still climbing strong at the age of 90! This event is free and open to the public.
Fred will cap off his visit to the Adirondacks with movies and photos showcasing his favorite climbs at The Northwood School in Lake Placid on Monday, March 18th, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door.
Ryan Stefiuk on using the upper grip on tools.
An excellent article by Ryan Stefiuk of Valley Vertical Adventures on how to match and switch hands while using straighter style ice tools, BD Cobras, Petzl Quarks or Cassin X-All Mountain.
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