Ascent Ice Climbing Locations

As climbers living in southern New England we’re used to following the weather closely and adjusting our plans to find the best ice climbing conditions available. Following is a handy guide to most of the areas where we climb ice.

Connecticut

Typical Season: January to early March.

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  1. Canaan Mountain
    Canaan [Map]

  2. Peoples State Forest
    Barkhamsted [Map]

  3. Manchester Area
    Bolton & Vernon [Map]

  4. Naugatuck State Forests
    Beacon Falls [Map]

  5. Chatfield Hollow State Park
    Killingworth [Map]

 

New york

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  1. Adirondack Mountains *
    Keene, Lake Placid [Map]
    Season: Late December to mid-March

  2. Catskill Mountains
    Hunter [Map]
    Season: January to early March

massachusetts

Typical Season: January to early March.

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  1. Northwest Massachusetts
    Berkshire County [Map]

  2. Racebrook Falls
    Sheffield [Map]

  3. Southern Berkshires
    Sandisfield [Map]

  4. Auburn Ice Canyon
    Worcester area [Map]

 

new hampshire

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  1. Mt. Washington Valley - White Mountains *
    North Conway [Map]
    Season: Late December to mid-March

  2. White Mountain National Forest *
    Rumney [Map]
    Season: Late December to mid-March

Please Note

Maps are intended to assist with travel planning only. Red dots indicate areas that require additional planning due to travel distances. Inquire about availability.

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