Tuckerman Ravine via Right Gully
Tuckerman Ravine is one of my favorite alpine playgrounds in New England. Its big alpine vibe and...
Read Moreby Grant Ritter | Mar 2, 2014 | Hiking, mount washington, mountaineering, new hampshire, trip report, white mountains, winter | 0
Tuckerman Ravine is one of my favorite alpine playgrounds in New England. Its big alpine vibe and...
Read Moreby Grant Ritter | Mar 23, 2012 | adventure spirit rock + ice + alpine experiences, Huntington ravine, mount rainier, mountaineering training, new hampshire, winter | 6
Ready to get steep, photo by Kel RossiterMy hiking crew and I recently spent 2 bluebird days working on basic mountaineering skills in Huntington Ravine with Kelly “Kel” Rossiter from Adventure Spirit Rock + Ice + Alpine...
Read Moreby Grant Ritter | Mar 9, 2012 | nordic skiing, slides, trip report, tripyramids, waterville valley, white mountains, winter | 5
living the dream, photo by Dave NewmanDo you ever have one of those hikes where everything just sort of comes together to create an unforgettable experience? My recent ascent of the Tripyramid North Slide is one of those hikes....
Read Moreby Grant Ritter | Mar 1, 2012 | harts location, ice climbing, NH, texaco slab, winter | 1
climbing with a viewWhat do you do on a winter day when the weather is nasty above tree line but perfectly sunny in the valley? Most people go skiing which might explain why we had the Texaco Slab, in Harts Location NH, to...
Read Moreby Grant Ritter | Feb 16, 2012 | above treeline, white mountains, winter, winter layering | 2
Hiking above treeline in the winter can be dangerous with high winds, whiteouts and just plain nasty conditions. That is is why it is important to bring the right clothing to face the worst possible conditions.But what is the...
Read Moreby Grant Ritter | Feb 15, 2012 | Madison Hut, mount adams, Mount Madison, NH, trip report, Valley Way, white mountains, winter | 15
Winter hikes rarely go as planned and our recent overnight near Madison Hut was no exception. High winds and sub-zero temperatures kept us from reaching any summits but we still had an epic outdoor experience that I won’t soon...
Read Moreby Grant Ritter | Feb 3, 2012 | new england, ski, tecumseh, waterville valley, winter | 6
it is winter somewhereWaterville Valley combines the quaintness of a classic New England ski area with the services of a destination resort to create one of the best winter experiences this side of the Mississippi. I recently...
Read Moreby Grant Ritter | Sep 13, 2011 | berkshire east, competitive edge, ski haus, ski leases, skiing, valley ski and bike werks, winter | 2
Leasing lets you spend more money on hatsDid you know that you can lease skis for the entire season? Leasing is significantly cheaper than buying and much more convenient than renting at the mountain. You can easily spend over...
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