Manchester is disgusting.

Can confirm

😂

You matter, OP.

No question here. I just came to say this is the most riveting thread in months.

Also, Thank you for what you do

fingers crossed

😂

Good luck

It depends. Do you have whiteout navigation experience? If the answer’s no, then be very careful about the weather forecast. It’s doable, but you need to hit good weather. Also, just because the forecast doesn’t call for snow doesn’t mean there won’t be snow available for wind transport…pay attention to forecasted wind speeds. Have a backup plan. Most importantly remember the mountain will be there in the future.

Mount Washington Observatory publishes a daily Higher Summits Forecast.

There’s quite a few guide services in the Mount Washington Valley that offer an intro to mountaineering as well as guided ascents of Mount Washington or some of the routes in Crawford Notch. Synnott Mountain Guides is run by a friend. Give them a try.

Lafayette is more of a hike than a mountaineering route. IMO you should do more winter hiking before you try mountaineering. That will give you time to dial in your basic clothing, equipment, and safety systems.

I hired a guide for my first course. After that I did meetups and met various partners through messages boards

thank you!!

how much cheaper is that?

Haven’t been since mid 2000’s, but still have some fond memories

That escalated quickly

and they are opening the doors of the senior center to these folks. Manchester has REALLY gone down the tubes.

Tough sledding for fans of winter

Chantilly’s in Hooksett. Bring a piece and you’ll be fine

pretty sad

You could consider that the lions share of NH natives don’t want you here, especially if you’re going to vote to expand local government

I did a ride along with a NHSP officer once. During the ride along he was called to a domestic. I watched as the perp attacked a police officer and a struggle ensued. I can state unequivocally that I was shook and I was twenty feet away in a locked police cruiser. Police earn their pay.

my son has a 16 year old friend that’s 6’4” 240lbs. dunno if size was a factor here. just saying teens can be big. Throw a knife and some adrenaline into the equation and mistakes are much more easily made.

Sad situation. I’m glad no police were hurt

Stonehouse Pond

Pawtuckaway but bring a trad rack or tr gear

Rattlesnake in Goffstown

Cape Ann quarries on the North Shore

Rock Rimmon has a few bolts but also requires some trad gear

No thank you