NH Winter Apline

Hello, I am originally from out West (Alberta), but for the previous three winters I have been living in Ottawa for university. After getting a chance to experience the awesomeness that is alpine climbing over the last few summers I began looking for some information on alpine routes as close to Ottawa as possible. I have been slowly working through the wealth of information found here on Mountain Project for alpine climbing in NH, But was wondering if there are any in-print or formerly in-print guidebooks on NH alpine. Also if anyone has any information or interesting anecdotes on winter alpine in the area, or recommendations on the must do routes (particularly those around Grade II/III) It would be really helpful.

Thanks,

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You should be able to find the New England Ice Guide book @ IME in North Conway. That book covers all the routes on Mt. Washington and in the surrounding ravines in the Presidential range, the routes in Crawford notch, Franconia notch, etc... It's the go to guide book for NH, VT and ME.

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The guide book mentioned is great - and pretty outdated however still a good reference. MP has great info on the NH alpine section. Also poke around NEClimbs.com.

With that if you let me know more of what types of alpine routes you're looking for I can offer up suggestion - ice routes, slogs into ravines for ice, moderate gully's etc.

Mark

Thanks for the replies, I'll definitely try to get a look at that book. And thanks Mark, in reference to the types of climbs my current goal is to continue building up my alpine repertoire, so I suppose I would be looking for moderate gullies and ravines, routes that would help push me further along the learning curve. How ever I would be aiming to avoid routes involving ice over WI3, or climbs where avi hazard can be a real issue. Most of what I've been looking at is in the Huntington Ravine, but I'd be very appreciative for suggestions from those with mileage in the area.

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Check out neice.com for conditions as well as neclimb.com

There's avalanche danger in Huntington Ravine. Google Mount Washington Observatory for the latest avy bulletin..

Please do not forget ADK slides climbing.

There is a crazy park in canada not even shure if it is Quebec ot ontario? Big climbs. le Pom De Or sp?

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Ok, a couple suggestions:

- Great Gully in King Ravine - Mt. Adams
- Central Gully in Huntington Ravine - Mt. Washington

As mentioned, check avy conditions and while they are Mt. Washington conditions you can bet they're pretty much the same elsewhere in the Presidential Range.

- Lincoln's Throat - Mt. Lincoln
- The Mullet - Mt. Lincoln
- Shoestring Gully - Mt. Webster

Those should keep you busy. PM me if you decide to head this way or want anymore info. I know where the good beer is too!

Mark

Sorry for the delayed response, things got busy fast with finals approaching and beginning. Thank you for the response Mark, After looking into the suggested climbs and talking with a partner for our potential trip we decided on a four day trip to attempt Great Gully, Lincolns Throat, and Central Gully in Huntington Ravine, all pending weather and conditions at the end of January.

Thanks again for all the responses.

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Add,

You're most welcome. Let me know when you come this way and maybe we can meet up for a beer.

As for Lincoln's Throat in January - watch the snow conditions. It doesn't see as much traffic as your other objectives and it can be a real thrash and long day.

Mark