Added photos from a 03/05/2010 climb and ski descent of Shoestring Gully on Mount Webster in Crawford Notch, New Hampshire. Jim Surette and I were able to ski the entire route without rappelling (had to ski around one ice bulge) due to recent storms (w/ east winds) that loaded the gully with deep snow.

Photo Details: Canon 5D w/ EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM @ 16mm, 1/320s @ f/5.6 and ISO 200 w/ +0.67 exposure compensation.

Photo Details: Canon 5D w/ EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L II USM lens @ 16mm, 1/1250s @ f/8 and ISO 100.

I was asked to help judge the 2010 Ice Fest (hosted by IMCS in North Conway, NH) Amateur Photo Contest, you can sign up and enter here:
2010 Ice Fest Amateur Photo Contest

Josh Hurst (leading), Kevin Mahoney, and Ben Gilmore on the elusive Myth of Sisyphus on Whitehorse Ledge in North Conway, New Hampshire. January 19, 2005.

Photo Details: Nikon D70 w/ 70-200mm f/2.8 VR AF-S lens @ 200mm, 1/160s @ f/5.6 and ISO 200.

My ice climbing gear is still packed away as I’m writing this post. That’s because this November has been sunny and warm in northern New Hampshire, but I’m not complaining because it just means an extended rock season. When the ice does come into condition, the climb Dracula at Frankenstein is fairly reliable and long lasting once it builds. This photo is of Steve House during the 2004 IMCS Ice Festival.

Photo Details: Nikon D2H w/ 17-35mm f/2.8 @ 17mm, 1/1000s @ f/2.8 and ISO 200 w/ +0.67 exposure compensation.