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petehen900
May 20, 2010, 3:56 AM
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I traveling on I90 from mass to saratoga springs... where are the good crags on that stretch if any? good camping?
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sbaclimber
May 20, 2010, 10:11 AM
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Camping I am not sure about...
Unfortunately, the stretch you will be driving is pretty devoid of good crags.
A little further south, and you would hit the Gunks. A little further north and you would hit the 'dacks.
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desertwanderer81
May 20, 2010, 7:48 PM
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Little Falls is just west of Albany.
Rose Ledges is a little bit of a detour, but not terrible.
Camping is all over the place.
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taydude
May 20, 2010, 7:52 PM
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little falls is like 2 miles off the 90 with a short approach if you're looking to get your rocks off real quick  . Lots of camping in that area too.
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sbaclimber
May 20, 2010, 8:12 PM
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taydude wrote: little falls is like 2 miles off the 90 with a short approach if you're looking to get your rocks off real quick .
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cracklover
May 20, 2010, 9:34 PM
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sbaclimber wrote: taydude wrote: little falls is like 2 miles off the 90 with a short approach if you're looking to get your rocks off real quick . Did you guys (you an desertwanderer81) actually read where the the OP is coming from and traveling to?
??? Little Falls is right on the way - it's quite close to Albany, and the OP will go right through Albany.
I've climbed at Little Falls - the area called, I think, "The Dihedrals" or something like that is quite nice, if you don't mind the grime and the train going by.
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petehen900
May 20, 2010, 10:32 PM
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Thanks everybody for the helpful and speedy feedback! Little Falls looks pretty close for sure, worth a small detour it seems... By the way, what does "the OP" mean in one of the last posts? Any feedback on rose ledges in MA... fun spot?
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lofstromc
May 20, 2010, 11:02 PM
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When I lived in New England, Rose Ledges was my home crag. It definitely has some classics. Rhino Dyno is a must do. The start is very tricky, and the dyno is really sweet. I'd like to know if you get it. Double Helix is also another gem.
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mttgross
May 20, 2010, 11:16 PM
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Pretty sure the landowner of the dihedrals doesn't want climbing there anymore unfortunately
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marc801
May 20, 2010, 11:35 PM
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petehen900 wrote: By the way, what does "the OP" mean in one of the last posts?
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sbaclimber
May 21, 2010, 5:01 AM
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cracklover wrote: sbaclimber wrote: taydude wrote: little falls is like 2 miles off the 90 with a short approach if you're looking to get your rocks off real quick . Did you guys (you an desertwanderer81) actually read where the the OP is coming from and traveling to? ??? Little Falls is right on the way - it's quite close to Albany, and the OP will go right through Albany 
Albany -> Little Falls
Little Falls -> Saratoga
I grew up in the southern Adirondacks and went to school in Utica, where Little Falls was my "home turf" for climbing. So, I can also personally verify that Google Maps is correct time-wise, give or take half an hour. (just don't let the troopers catch you doing 100)
@Gabe, just saw your profile. You know the trip perfectly well.....guess I've just been in europe too long
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marc801
May 21, 2010, 5:13 AM
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sbaclimber wrote: cracklover wrote: sbaclimber wrote: taydude wrote: little falls is like 2 miles off the 90 with a short approach if you're looking to get your rocks off real quick . Did you guys (you an desertwanderer81) actually read where the the OP is coming from and traveling to? ??? Little Falls is right on the way - it's quite close to Albany, and the OP will go right through Albany I must have lived in europe for too long.......I wouldn't call a detour of 1:20 each way "right on the way"
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cracklover
May 21, 2010, 2:06 PM
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sbaclimber wrote: cracklover wrote: sbaclimber wrote: taydude wrote: little falls is like 2 miles off the 90 with a short approach if you're looking to get your rocks off real quick . Did you guys (you an desertwanderer81) actually read where the the OP is coming from and traveling to? ??? Little Falls is right on the way - it's quite close to Albany, and the OP will go right through Albany I must have lived in europe for too long.......I wouldn't call a detour of 1:20 each way "right on the way" Albany -> Little Falls Little Falls -> Saratoga I grew up in the southern Adirondacks and went to school in Utica, where Little Falls was my "home turf" for climbing. So, I can also personally verify that Google Maps is correct time-wise, give or take half an hour. (just don't let the troopers catch you doing 100 ) @Gabe, just saw your profile. You know the trip perfectly well.....guess I've just been in europe too long
Whoa! Okay, you're right, I'm wrong. I've only been to Little Falls once, and I clearly misremembered where it is. I didn't realize it's halfway between Albany and Syracuse! Thanks for the correction.
Cheers,
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sbaclimber
May 21, 2010, 2:22 PM
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cracklover wrote: Whoa! Okay, you're right, I'm wrong. I've only been to Little Falls once, and I clearly misremembered where it is. I didn't realize it's halfway between Albany and Syracuse! Thanks for the correction. 
(This post was edited by sbaclimber on May 21, 2010, 2:23 PM)
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petehen900
May 21, 2010, 5:12 PM
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duh... haha thanks
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petehen900
May 21, 2010, 5:21 PM
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Thanks a bunch everyone for the clarification... Seems that Rose Ledges is the closest... Always interested in incorporating some climbing into my roadtrips, but it seems that for a day, these spots might be a bit far... If I do make it there I will post feedback for you all. I will check ryno dyno, I have actually seen some photos of that climb.... THANKS! Independence Pass is about to open for the season! A great spot to spend weeks camping/climbing...
(This post was edited by petehen900 on May 21, 2010, 5:23 PM)
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c4c
May 22, 2010, 12:10 PM
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another option would be to drive north from Albany <1hour to the Lake George region. Tons of great climbing there.
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