Rumney Ice - Photos

Spent a couple of hours hiking along the "Parking Lot Wall" of the Rumney rock climbing area taking photos of the different ice flows. If you recognize any of the flows, please email me so that I correctly label them. Thanks!


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Three Ponds Trail - Winter Hiking

Located in the village of Rumney, NH is Stinson Lake. Our hike took us along the Three Ponds Trail to the shelter (1,750') above the middle pond. The elevation gain was 450' and the roundtrip hike was 4.8 miles. 

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The hike up to the pond shelter took about 2 hours... we made frequent stops so that the 'Doc' could catch her breath. These short stops gave me the op to shoot random photos of the landscape around us. It also made me more aware of our seclusion. Against the conversation between Steve, Doc and Jess was a calm stillness.

 

On our way up the Fish & Game Warden passed us on his snowmobile forging the trail for us. The snow was fresh and with each step our feet sunk into the soft trail. We crossed wooden bridges and split-logs over several streams.

 

The Adirondack shelter is located on a small knoll overlooking the middle pond. For lunch I had my usual PB&J sandwich accompanied with a homemade cookie that Jess brought. I've learned that lunch/snack is best eaten quickly and with your gloves left on.  ;-)  After lunch we took a walk onto the pond, taking in the surrounding scenery from the middle of the pond.

 

Our hike back down was faster paced and when we reached the parking lot, it started to lightly snow. Since it was still early and light out, I headed to the Rumney rock climbing area to see if there were any ice climbing going on at the Parking Lot wall. I was not disappointed and managed to get a few photos shot before it got dark.  You can find the Rumney Ice Climbing photos here on my blog at: http://lookwhatididadventures.blogspot.com/2011/01/rumney-ice-climbing.html

I always feel so rejuvenated after a hike!

Rumney Ice Climbing 2011

Spent the morning hiking the Three Ponds Trail on Stinson Lake, NH. After the hike I stopped by the Rumney rock climbing area and found some folks ice climbing routes on the "Parking Lot Wall". This popular sport climbing area is also popular among ice climbers! Got a few shots...enjoy!

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Learning to lead climb

I learned to lead climb outdoors today. Brendan drove me up to the Rumney crags in NH and we set up on the Venus Wall. I lead 3 beginner routes; Mowgli Grape (5.4), Dertigo (5.3), Wimpy Gilman Ridge (5.3) and top roped Preppy's Crack (5.7+). Mowgli Grape was my first lead and I was scared! I didn't think I'd be so afraid, but I was! There I was, perfectly fine on the ground. Then it hit me. The moment I clipped into the first clip the realization hit me! Dang, I don't wanna fall right this minute now, do I?!

The only way to get past the fear was to focus. I had to force myself to continue and to climb at a slow, even pace. And this helped me to focus on clipping in the quickdraws and rope correctly. I was less nervous leading Dertigo and Wimpy Gilman.I enjoyed my lead climbing lesson and hope to try it again. Several weeks before Brendan gave me a lead climbing lesson indoors while on top rope. Lead climbing indoors was easier than learning outdoors, but lead climbing outdoors sure beats lead climbing indoors, any day! lol!

Rumney Summer - Rock Climbing

First time climbing Rumney Crags at Rumney, NH! Lovey