Monthly Archives: February 2012

Finally it snowed!

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

10+ inches of snow graced us for our 7th Avalanche Course this season. Hermit Lake picked up 13 inches and the conditions were ripe for an avalanche course.  Seven aspirant backcountry travelers joined us for a few days of snow … Continue reading →

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AIARE Level 2: Analyzing Snow Stability And Avalanche Hazard

Posted on February 21, 2012 by

An EMS Climbing Guide, an Alaskan Heli-Ski Guide, an outdoor educator from PA, two other backcountry travelers joined us for the first and only Level 2 Avalanche Course of the season. The level 2 course is a 4-day program that … Continue reading →

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5th Avalanche Course of the Season

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

A couple hours ago we concluded another Level 1 Avalanche Course. You’d think there wouldn’t be much difference between one course and the next, but you’d be very wrong. Each weekend this winter has presented different and interesting weather and … Continue reading →

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Couple days off!

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

I got two days of climbing in this week with my good friend (and former client) John Deangelis. We spent both Monday and Wednesday on one of my favorite ice climbing destinations in New Hampshire. Wednesday we decided to break … Continue reading →

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4th Avalanche Course of the Season

Posted on February 7, 2012 by

Another weekend, another avalanche course, but not the same conditions as the last course! Shallow snowpacks and prolonged cold led to some “Continental” type conditions during our Observational Outing on Day 2, and a blue bird day on our Ski … Continue reading →

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