I've heard that Gothics NF has been climbed already...

any other overly excited ice-climbers been looking around the area? How is Pitchoff NF shaping up? Trap Dike? Cascade?

Any word?

I know it is going to be warm again next week but I'd love to check out some early stuff this weeekend

Hey Ben, i can't speak to any conditions, but I'm in western PA and looking for a partner for some ice this winter in the adirondacks and catskills, possibly even VT/NH. I'll lead up to WI3 off the couch and would like to break into WI4 this winter. Weekends are best, but i can be a little flexible with my schedule. I'll be rock climbing at the Red this weekend, but if you're ever looking for someone to get out with, let me know and i'll see what i can do

Hey Ben and Brian. I'm in Central NJ. Always looking for ice partners for Catskills and Eastern PA/Western NJ. Not up to leading ice yet, but have no problem following. Have all my own gear as well as a dry rope and screws.

Check out www.neice.com for conditions