Mountain Project Logo
To save paper & ink, use the [Hide] controls next to photos and comments so you only print what you need.

Glen Ellis Falls

WI2 PG13, Ice,  Avg: 3.3 from 3 votes
FA: unknown
New Hampshire > NH Ice & Mixed > - Pinkham Notch… > 1. Pinkham Notch (Ice)

Description

Fun little climb. Crazy mix of water ice, cauliflower ice, and snow. You get a little bit of everything. Stay either far right or left, there is a lot of water running down the center. Once on top of the falls traverse left to where the path is and anchor to some trees, watch out for running water! It would be fairly easy to fall in, and the closer that you get to the center of the falls, the thinner the ice gets. Not the time to go for a swim.

Protection

Couple of ice screws. Trees up top for belay. Wouldn't recommend top roping this route.

Photos [Hide ALL Photos]

Base of the falls.
[Hide Photo] Base of the falls.
Racking up for the climb, watch out for areas of running water.
[Hide Photo] Racking up for the climb, watch out for areas of running water.
Right side start. You may have to dig a bit to get to good ice.
[Hide Photo] Right side start. You may have to dig a bit to get to good ice.
Climbing Glen Ellis Falls
[Hide Photo] Climbing Glen Ellis Falls

Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

E thatcher
Plymouth/ North Conway (NH)
[Hide Comment] That looks pretty awesome man. Reminds me of Swains Pillar in the Pool. Apr 8, 2009