Monthly Archives: April 2011

Happy Earth Day

Well it took until April 22nd for me to finally get out on the rock, less than a week before my Red Rocks trip. Nick, one of the store guides at the North Conway EMS met me at 8am for … Continue reading

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Gulf of Slides Ski Trip

Mike Lackman, one of our CT guides and a recent AIARE Level 1 student was in town for a few days of fun, and we decided a trip up into GoS would be a fun day off.

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Backcountry Skiing 101

A bluebird day, good snow, and a handful of Milton Academy students combined to make an interesting day on Mount Washington. We covered the basics of uphill travel in Randonee (AT) and Tele ski gear then enjoyed some turns on … Continue reading

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Mount Washington Ascent 4-2-2011

Philipe and Matt joined Joe, Benny, and I yesterday for an attempt on Mount Washington. Deep snow had fallen the day before and I got the pleasure of breaking the trail from the base of the steeps all the way … Continue reading

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Winter Climbing 4-1-2011

Mother Nature decided to play an April’s Fool joke on us all and rerouted a Nor’ Easter right at us. The winter conditions were perfect for Joe and Benny who came up for a couple day’s of mountaineering instruction. We … Continue reading

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