Community News NEC students learn ice climbing skills By Leah Bohling - March 6, 2024 0 72 A frozen waterfall, found after a short hike up the mountain, on Saturday, Feb. 24, in Lincoln, New Hampshire Alex Mooney of Mooney Mountain Guides, sets up the ropes and demonstrates a climb while students get ready to follow on Sunday, Feb. 25, the second day of the class. NEC student Emil Shultz makes a successful climb to the top of the second climbing site near Franconia Notch, a more difficult climb than the first. The class had an amazing view of Franconia Notch Mountain before their hike to the first climbing site. A frozen waterfall, found after a short hike up the mountain, served as the first sight for climbing on Saturday, Feb. 24, in Lincoln, New Hampshire. The set up of the trees and ice walls act as a wind block on the coldest day back at school since the start of the the spring semester. Student David Novotny climbs his way over Emil Shultz, hiding out in a small ice cave created by the geography of the rocks!Photograph provided by: Cristina Manzi.