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taino
Nov 29, 2006, 3:23 AM
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Can anyone confirm the existence of climbable, reliable, decent ice in or near the Delaware Water Gap? I've never heard of any, but I haven't exactly been looking.
Thanks in advance.
T
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jimdavis
Nov 29, 2006, 3:30 AM
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i know a guy died climbing it in like 1998 or something...so the must be something to climb.
i remember hearing the guy ran out 80' above a screw....but I dunno how good the ice is usually.
i might be down in that area soon, so I'd like to know myself.
Jim
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kmc
Nov 29, 2006, 5:00 PM
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There is ice that comes in there. That being said, Ive never climbed ice there. If you can find a copy of the Mike Steel guidebook, (old book, not sure if it still in print) there is a section in the back that covers the ice routes there.
Have been rockclimbing on warmer days in the winter and remember seing a lot of water flowing on the PA side, but it would have taken a long cold snap to freeze up. I beleive the book does say some of the routes are fairly reliable however, coming in most years.
Kintersville isnt to far from there and seems to get a lot more traffic and attention than DWG.
If you want to explore the area when/if it gets cold, and if you need a partner, send me a message. Or if your looking to head up to the Catskills or Dacks, im up for that too.
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kmc
Nov 29, 2006, 7:21 PM
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This weekend is supposed to bring some cold temps, and they should stick around next week. I have only a handful of screws as well, looking to pick up more soon, and have only led about 10 pitches, nothing scary. I mostly TR, but would like to do more leading this season.
If you would like a partner, I am coming fron NJ and would be willing to meet you at the Dacks, Catskills, or some place sooner woud be great so that we could share rides.
~Kevin
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