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Conditions Report for Jan 24th, 2014
/in Blog, Conditions, Technique/by Bayard RussellWell, it’s cold. It’s been cold and it’s gonna remain cold. The effects of all this wobbly weather is apparent in the ice around the Mount Washington Valley. In general, here’s what to look out for. 1. Top outs are hollow. Because of the prolonged thaw, and especially the accompanying rain, the tops of many […]
Sending Streaks
/in Blog/by Bayard RussellI was having a lovely time skiing powder last week. Just a lovely time. The forecast for rain early this week was heartbreaking. It rained… alot. I watched from the warm and dry comfort of my little house in the woods as the thermometer moved upwards, tagged 40 and dropped again. The next morning was […]
..and another one!
/in Blog, Conditions/by Bayard RussellWhat a great start to winter and the New Year. Happy New Year everyone from all of us at Cathedral Mountain Guides! …and the conditions are coming right along. Here are a few favorites.