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adk_rocks
Jun 29, 2005, 11:23 AM
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I was just up there last weekend and found that every route described in the ADK Climbing handbook was really not doable...moss in all of the cracks and lichen covered the upper reaches of the routes. A brush and alot of time would be needed to set anything up. Anyone else seen em lately???
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lightgreen
Jun 29, 2005, 1:36 PM
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was up there very recently as well, and noticed much the same thing, but i found them mostly doable as long as you dont mind climbing through slippery gunk, muddy ledges, and wet cracks. on a related note, there were some climbs on chapel pond slab that had sections that were almost impossible due to soaking, slimy wetness on certain sections. the climbs are great, but you better hope for a few dry days around your trip time to let that crud at least dry out a bit
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blitzkrieg_climber13
Jun 30, 2005, 6:35 PM
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i was up there like 2 weeks ago in the grotto area and moss and lichen werent a problem at all. my partner and i got in close to 10 climbs in that day. fun.
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socalbolter
Jun 30, 2005, 7:23 PM
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I think they're talking about the Echo Cliffs in New York.
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adk_rocks
Jul 9, 2005, 1:40 AM
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Yeah....Shoulda specified.....sorry bout that.
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Adk
Dec 14, 2006, 12:02 AM
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The trail to echo cliff is going to have some work done to it in the next few years due to the highly eroded trail surface as Per. Ferris Lake UMP (Unit Management Plan) The top of the mountain makes a great place to set up an overnight camp with a great evening view. Just be careful at the top. About 150' from the top heading north is private land.
This area needs some serious work from some serious climbers with lots of elbow grease. A few guys on a good weekend could really help the climbing out. Any takers let me know this summer so that it can be done.
Dave
(This post was edited by Adk on Dec 15, 2006, 11:18 PM)
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Adk
Jul 1, 2007, 3:10 AM
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I finally made it up there with my son last weekend.
I new route will be coming shortly that is after I go back to retrieve a bomber placement #2 Metolius Hex. Stay tuned for a description.
This route will be something that beginner leaders will enjoy that offers some moderate exposure and a variety of pro placements. A couple sets of nuts and some hexes will do the trick for the first pitch though cams will make things smoother. There are two pitches!!! Though you will have to wait for a few more weeks for a detailed description of both.
Dave
(This post was edited by Adk on Jan 16, 2008, 5:11 PM)
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