Ice & Mixed partner for Dec and Jan - NY, NH, VT, etc

I have an awful lot of vacation time coming up in the next 2 months and looking to get as many days on the ice as I can. I've been climbing 13 years and lead up to WI5 and M8 once the season is in full swing and I've got my rhythm. See my profile for more info.

Have full rack, multiple ropes, AT skis for backcountry approaches, car with rocketbox and snow tires, etc. I even have spare gear if you're a competent rock climber just looking to try out ice for a day. Also a certified EMT and WFR, competent at self-rescue, yadda yadda yadda. I'm coming from Northern NJ and happy to climb anywhere in the NorthEast.

Just looking to maximize my days off. Happy to ice crag, ski tour, or go after more remote alpine stuff (Katahdin, Wallface, etc) once we've climbed together once or twice. I've met most of my best partners here on MP - looking to keep the record running.

Especially looking for mid week partners!

Here are some dates I'm looking to climb:

DECEMBER
19, 20, 26, 27, 28

JANUARY
1-6, 9-12. I'll know more days at it gets closer.

Hey Jon, a bunch of us will be in the Dacks January 2nd to the 4th. Maybe you could grab someone from our group if you need a partner those dates.

Whats up with that jacket? Haha.

You sir are like a walking goldmine of climbing opportunity. I wish I was an ice climber.

I'd love to give Ice Climbing a go... PM me if your still looking for a partner

I'll be in NH Dec 21-Jan 6 with several of those days wide open. Just getting started, but I have gear, skis, a few screws, and I'd be psyched to get out.

PM sent

I'm down to climb Catskills on Xmas, and on the 27th. No car on Xmas but will have one on the 27th. Have rope and gear needed to TR. Only about a dozen of pitches of experience, but I'm safe and competent. Experienced rock climber.

Doesn't look like he needs the help with all the replies thus far but two thumbs up for Jon! Had the pleasure of climbing with Jon two days last week and can vouch he is solid and a great guy! Have fun! Happy Holidays.

Thanks Mark for the reference!

If you e-mailed me over the past couple days I'll most certainly get back to you in the next 24-48 hours. I had a whirlwind of work finishing up the year and I'm heading out in 5 hours to grab some ice before the rains hit over the weekend. Thanks everyone for responding! I certainly won't be short of any partners this season :)

I'm free and trying to get to the Catskills or daks 12/28 and 12/29. Also from north jersey so could meet somewhere close and head up or meet at the climbs. Have my own ice gear including a few screws and a rope. My ice experience is limited to mostly TR and one lead of WI3 but willing to TR/follow harder. Ive mostly been climbing trad at the gunks up to 5.9 but looking to get some more time on ice. Let me know if your around and want to meet up. Cell is 201-638-3803

Brian