Ice Climbing Resume
Welcome to my ice climbing portfolio! Here you can explore my progression through ice climbing adventures, ranging from beginner-friendly routes to technical and demanding climbs in renowned locations.
The Cleft (WI2+), Mount Willard, New Hampshire
The Beast (WI4+), Kinsman Notch, New Hampshire
Origins of Intelligence of Children (WI4-5), Smugglers Notch, Vermont
The Black Dike (WI4+M3), Cannon Cliff, New Hampshire
Summit photo after cold snowy day, Mount Willard, New Hampshire
The Beast (WI4+), Kinsman Notch, New Hampshire
Bullwinkle (WI5+), Lake Willougby, Vermont
Goofers Delight ( WI3), Cathedral Ledge, New Hampshire
Standard Route (WI3+), Frankenstein Cliff, New Hampshire
Luke on Elephant's Head Gully (WI3), Smugglers Notch, Vermont
VTSU Alumni in Crawford Notch, New Hampshire
Amanda on Standard Route (WI3+), Frankenstein Cliff, New Hampshire
Climbing Highlights
Multi-Pitch Adventures
Standard Route (WI3+, 3 pitches) — Frankenstein Cliff, NH (2022-2024, Led, Climbed 4 times)
Hitchcock Gully (WI3, 4 pitches) — Mount Willard, NH (2024, Led, Climbed 2 times)
Bullwinkle (WI5+, 3 pitches) — Lake Willoughby, VT (2023, Shared)
The Beast (WI4+, 2 pitches) — Kinsman Notch, NH (2023, Led)
The Cleft (WI2+, 2 pitches) — Mount Willard, NH (2022-2024, Led, Climbed 4 times)
Single-Pitch Favorites
LHMW (WI3, 1 pitch) — Mount Willard, NH (2022-2024, Led, Climbed 6 times)
Ampitheater (WI3, 1 pitch) — Franconia, NH (2022-2024, Led, Climbed 6 times)
Read Between the Lines (WI4, 1 pitch) — Mount Willard, NH (2024, Led)
Favorite Areas
Mount Willard, NH — Frequented for routes such as East Face Slabs (WI3+, Led) and Read Between the Lines (WI4).
Kinsman Notch, NH — Known for classics like Irish Drool (WI4, Led) and Shamrock (WI3+, Led).
Lake Willoughby, VT — Known For some of the hardest ice climbing in North America.
Technical Challenges
Bullwinkle (WI5+, 3 pitches) — Lake Willoughby, VT (2023, Shared)
The Beast (WI4+, 2 pitches) — Kinsman Notch, NH (2023, Led)
Irish Drool (WI4, 1 pitch) — Kinsman Notch, NH (2023, Led)
Read Between the Lines (WI4, 1 pitch) — Mount Willard, NH (2024, Led)
Favorite Moderate Climbs
Parosal Gully (WI2+, 1 pitch) — Dixville Notch, NH (2024, Shared)
Leprechauns Lament (WI2-3, 1 pitch) — Kinsman Notch, NH (2023, Led)
Personal Approach
As an ice climber, I focus on:
Skill Development: Tackling progressively harder routes to refine technique and build confidence.
Safety and Efficiency: Ensuring every climb is executed with careful planning, proper gear, and respect for conditions.
Teamwork: Partnering with skilled climbers to share the joys and challenges of technical ice climbing.
Climbing Statistics
Years Active: 2022-Now
Ice leads: 30+
Grades Led: WI2 to WI4+
If you'd like to know more about my ice climbing journey or collaborate on future ascents, feel free to reach out!
Email: griffinhayes19@gmail.com
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