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The Bingo Pillar

by Chris Alstrin -The Bingo Pillar is a rarely formed WI 6 pillar of ice located in Hyalite Canyon, MT.Craig Pope during the 2011 Bozeman Ice Festival solos the delicate ice. During his climb Craig shares his feelings on soloing and why he enjoys climbing.   Source: Vimeo, chris Alstrin  

Cathedral’s Last Gasp, or not!

Cathedral Ledge NH Sunday March 4, 2012 The winter is waning and the lower elevation climbs have their days numbered but Erick Eisele and Peter Doucette are still getting after it on Cathedral Ledge NH.  Click photos to enlarge   Double V — much harder as an ice climb, especially if it’s falling as you are […]

Let it Snow!

This winter has been a bust for snow in New England, but have a look at some of these photos! Note: An email with these photos has been traveling around the web titled “Winter in Russia” but “Surfer Bill” has informed us that many of the photos arn’t, but they are fun anyway. We have made the corrections to our […]

Cover Photo – Ragnarock 3-2-12

Smugglers Notch Vermont Still winter in the notches. Ryan on P2 of the spectacular “Ragnarock” NEI 4+. Photo by  tfarr3           More Cover Photos

Of Slaying the Minotaur and The Rise of Daedalus

New Epic Lines on Cannon
Among the ancient Greek legends, it is impossible to separate the tales of Icarus, Daedalus, and the Minotaur.   The same is true of their namesakes on Cannon.

News and Information – 2.23.12

Ice Climbing News and Information from around the Web A Word – “Thank God there are a few young climbers like Hayden Kennedy and Jason Kruk who exemplify the best qualities of alpinism. The magnificent southeast ridge of Cerro Torre has been unshackled and can now be an inspiration to future alpinists who have the courage to climb rather […]

Cover Photo-Newfoundland 2/14/12

Gros Morne National Park Featured Photo by Alden Pellett Cox Cove     Photos by Alden Pellett  & Ryan Stefiuk, Bigfoot Mountain Guides    

AAC Annual Benefit Dinner – March 2-3, 2012

American Alpine Club 2012 Annual Benefit Dinner in Boston
Weekend focus is Partnership: Climbing through the Generations

Kancamagus Dream’n

Kancamagus Dream’n – Footloose and crowd-free on two New Hampshire classics

Ice Climbing Anchor Strength