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naturegeek
Dec 27, 2003, 3:59 AM
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Im going to the Canaan valley area in late February and want to take couple novice friends to the seneca rocks area. Can some one give me some tips on some beginer spots (top ropping) at that time of year. Thanks
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rck_climber
Dec 27, 2003, 4:28 AM
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You may find yourself belaying in a foot of snow in February at Seneca. Some locals will probably be able to verify this, but we held Oozefest just South of Seneca last year at Nelson Rocks in late March and got snowed on pretty heavily.
Good luck either way, hope you catch some sun and warm temps.
Mick
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zap
Dec 27, 2003, 7:17 AM
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weather in W.V. in feb., can be hit and miss, there may be 2 feet of snow or it may be 70 degrees. you can check with me before you come down, i can give you an updated weather report. as far as top roping goes, not really much for that. there are a few routes you can set up on. neck press 5.7(if its not crowded), triple s 5.7, humphreys head 5.2, scuttle 5.5. i am sure if you look around, you could find a local to climb with you.
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mrme
Dec 27, 2003, 12:54 PM
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if pure top ropes is what your looking for the lower slabs have some easy to access routes .... and the backside close to the observation deck has top rope access also though i forget what fin they call that.
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naturegeek
Dec 28, 2003, 2:46 AM
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Thanks for your help guys. Hopefully Ill get some sun. Zap i may take you up on that weather report later. Kevin
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zap
Dec 28, 2003, 3:46 AM
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pure top ropes is what your looking for the lower slabs have some easy to access routes .... and the backside close to the observation deck has top rope access also though i forget what fin they call that.
that would be the north peak, east face.
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aikimac
Dec 30, 2003, 4:07 PM
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TR's are kind of hard to come by at Seneca. Like Zap wrote, The North peak east face is accessable from the tourist trail. There are others that you can set up if you lead, try Ecstacy Jr. to set up on The Burn 5.8 and Sunshine 5.10a. I understand there are good easy TR areas at Nelson, try the Pillar South face or Area 51.
Also, heres a little tip I use for winter climbing, put one of those disposable hand warmers in your chalk bag, when your fingers start going numb, it' freaking heaven!
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