Again the weather was off - Mike and I enjoyed two days of alpine and ice climbing in what was forecasted to be rainy conditions. Conditions on our Mt Willard day were perfect for the alpine environment, it was windy and snowing just enough to heighten the excitement. Mike and I first climbed Lower and Upper Hitchcock Gully next was East Slabs Left and Right, then we climbed the Cleft to the top. It was a fast paced day with lots of climbing mileage and multiple transitions.
Mike doing a bit of promo work for MMG and other equipment companies.
The calm on approach to the alpine climbing arena.
Anchors like this are quick to set up and easy to break down.
Mike trying to avoid the squeeze on Lower Hitchcock Gully.
The Crawford Notch panorama as seen from the East Slabs.
Moving out in the Cleft - an amazing route in a narrow chasm that cuts through the upper cliff band.
Day two - Mike getting after it on the Beast in fat conditions.
Mike watching me on our last pitch of the Beast - the line took a thin runnel of ice to the forest.Thanks Mike for an amazing time.
Art Mooney
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