Classic Climbs

 

Tuckerman Ravine

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LocationTuckerman Ravine, Pinkham Notch, Mt. Washington, NH

Grade: WI3-4

Height: 400'

DescriptionThe famous spring skiing destination is an early season ice playground.  Essentially, the entire cirque is covered with ribbons of ice the frozen, pre-snow weeks of November. There are countless lines - take your pick.

Gear: A modest alpine rock rack; a thin ice rack.

DescentDescend down the summer trail which skirts the north side of the headwall.

 

 Photo by Doug Millen