Ice Climbing

Ice Climbing in the Rain

David Lottmann Ice Climbing ,

On March 7th a regular client came up for two days of climbing with Paul and I. We have a history of climbing in the rain and unfortunately this trip was no different. We got a pitch of climbing in on Standard Route at Frankenstein, but the camera did not get much use. We were able to spend some nice dry time in the cave going over different types of anchoring methods, belaying, v-thread’s, etc, so it was a productive day out!

The next day dawned clear and Chip made a successful summit climb of Mount Washington with Paul. Good to see you again Chip and statistically we are due for a nice dry day in the mountains soon!

2 Day Winter Mountaineering Course

David Lottmann Ice Climbing, Mountaineering ,

I had the pleasure of taking brother’s Chris and Greg on their first few climbs as they quickly discovered their new passion for ice climbing and mountaineering. We started the first day at the North End of Cathedral Ledge, working on the basics of crampon and ice ax use, belaying, rappelling, and more. On day 2 we headed up to Mt. Willard in Crawford Notch, and climbed the classic 700 foot “Cinema Gully”. After rappelling part way down Hitchcock Gully we were treated to a great 600 foot glissade back to the train tracks. These guys were soaking up the experience, and I look forward to climbing with them again!

Ice Climbing 201 Course

David Lottmann Ice Climbing

Headed out to Willey’s Slide in Crawford Notch today with Julie, James, and Anthony for a day of multi-pitch ice climbing in a beautiful setting. With bluebird weather and comfortable temps we were amazed that we had the whole climb to ourselves. We started with some self arrest practice, then roped up for the lower section and moved to 5th class belaying when it got more technical. A couple full 200 foot rappels brought us back to the ground and a fun glissade rounded out the day.

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To find out more about this course go here:

http://www.emsclimb.com/ice/201.html

Ice Climbing 201 on 2-8-11

David Lottmann Ice Climbing

Maren and Devin drove over from Maine for a day of ice climbing at Frankenstein Cliffs in Crawford Notch.

Nearby Keith's client approaches "the cave" on Standard Route...
Keith in his excellent guide pose...
Maren reaching the cave...
Devin finding the sticks...
Maren reaching the top of Pitch 2...
Devin right behind...
The duo getting ready for the 3rd and final pitch...
We had time left over to top-rope some fun mixed routes...
"The Trestle Cut"

Good day out with you guys, hope to see you again sometime!

Summit & Swing!

David Lottmann Ice Climbing, Mountaineering , ,

Five med-students from NYC took a well deserved couple of days off from their studies to come up to North Conway to summit Mount Washington and get a taste of waterfall ice climbing the following day. We had excellent weather for our summit attempt (successful), and despite the crowds yesterdat we had plenty of ice to climb. A good two days indeed!

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“Summit & Swing” is a new 1 and a half day program. We climb Mt. Washington on Day 1, then do a half-day of ice climbing on Day 2. This is offered to give those who need to drive aways home a chance to do more than just a day with us. For more info check out http://www.emsclimb.com or call 800-310-4504!