Monthly Archives: January 2011

Avalanche Course 1-28-11 to 1-30-11

Another great Avalanche Course ended yesterday. The mid-winter snowpack is providing us with lots to see and learn as we develop the skills necessary to safely travel in the backcountry. There’s still time to sign up for a course this … Continue reading

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Avalanche Course

Another 3 day AIARE Level 1 Avalanche Course came to a successful close yesterday. Multiple snow storms have started giving us a nice variable snowpack with interesting layers and observations to be made. There’s still time to sign up for … Continue reading

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Avalanche Course

The second Avalanche Course of the season ended yesterday. While we did not have a deep snow base the Avy Danger was “Considerable” during our field day and we were able to make some great observations! If you are thinking … Continue reading

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Ice Climbing Mt. Willard 1-4-2011

Katie and Matt, two EMS employees from the Harvard Square store in Cambridge, MA came up for a couple days of climbing. This past Tuesday I got to take them up Mt. Willard via a fun slab to the right … Continue reading

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New Years Eve on the Summit of Mt. Washington!

For the second year in a row I have had the pleasure of co-leading a special overnight trip for the Mount Washington Observatory with my wife, Michelle. This event is an amazing educational, adventurous, and culinary experience. Yes, I said … Continue reading

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12-28 to 12-30 Level 1 Avalanche Course

Just before the first avalanche course of the season we got a great Nor’ Easter that dumped about 18″ on the mountain. Just in time! We have a course scheduled for just about every weekend of the winter but they … Continue reading

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12-23-10 Mount Washington Ascent

David and his daughter joined us for my first ascent of Mount Washington this season. 35-50mph winds and fair temps made for a great day on the mountain!

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