Mahoney Alpine Adventures Blog

The race for the summit of the Matterhorn began before the peak had ever been attained and yet still continues today. In 1865 Edward Whymper came to Cervenia Italy, in the Aosta valley, fresh from the first ascent of the Aiguille du Verte in Chamonix.  He came to hire Jean-Antoine Carrel, the Italian guide he [...]

I have been trying to convince my wife for years that she and the girls should  join me on one of my international guiding trips. My idea of the perfect family vacation. But Claire’s vision has always been a bit different. Whenever we would discuss it,  Claire would start scratching her head desperately seeking the [...]

The summer season is in full swing here in NH.  The rock climbing is good despite the moderate humidity and the crowds are not too bad yet.  Summer is always the best time to get mileage on rock and to get fit but not the time to push too hard, at least for me.  Lately [...]

The Ghost, on Cannon Cliff is named for the white brush stroke on the big wall section of the cliff.  The Ghost IV 5.7 A3 is a summer aid line often linked with the Ghost Roof IV 5.9 A4.  Once linked up they make a grade V aid climb that is great training for big [...]

A winter ascent of Katahdin is a coveted tick for all Northeastern alpine climbers, I finally got my chance. Katahdin as it was known by the Penobscot Indians of northern Maine meant “the greatest mountain”.  Therefore when you talk about it there is no need to add Mount or Peak, Katahdin is all.  On the [...]

Check out a fun day off from guiding! http://www.climbing.com/news/hotflashes/ghost_busters_in_new_hampshire/

Winter is chugging along as we draw closer to March.  The warm February days and cold nights are helping some climbs fatten up while others with no snow above or with full southern aspect are getting beaten up pretty good.  Tales of 75 foot falls riding pillars off from the Promenade at Lake Willoughby make [...]

Check out this article a friend Brian Irwin wrote for the Boston Globe. www.boston.com/travel/getaways/us/articles/2010/08/…/a_climb_with_bite/

I dial my home number from half way around the world. The satellite phone rings a few times then I hear “Hi daddy where are you?” Tears flow down my face and disappear into the monsoonal rain. I have been on a dozen expeditions since becoming a father. I have two beautiful daughters, Annika (5) [...]

Check out Kevin’s day-off adventure on Climbing.com http://www.climbing.com/news/hotflashes/endangered_species_to_the_top/