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alexanderknight
Mar 12, 2011, 2:26 PM
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I have some experience trad climbing but have only began to scratch the surface as far as multi-pitch is concerned. I would like to get more practice in and I had planned on starting on some of the easier rock & slab climbs in New York. Trap Dike Route on Mount Colden, South Face Gothics, Chapel Pont Slab and maybe a route up Wallface to finish my trip off.
I will be down in New York from May 14th to 18th and would like to spend my time climbing. Please feel free to shoot me a PM if you may be interested.
(This post was edited by alexanderknight on Mar 12, 2011, 2:27 PM)
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brokesomeribs
Mar 14, 2011, 1:38 PM
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There is a HUGE difference between all the moderate routes you listed and anything on Wallface. Even the easy routes up Wallface require an ability o move fast on exposed blocky terrain with limited chances for retreat. It's a very committing climb. Rescue is easily 12-24 hours away and you are completely on your own.
Just go to the Gunks for a couple weeks and climb everything you can. Practice self rescue, bailing, aid climbing, and maybe try an exposed bivy or two. Then you'll be ready for Wallface.
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brokesomeribs
Mar 14, 2011, 1:40 PM
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Oh - 4 days is nowhere near enough time. Save wallface for your next trip... there's no shortage of amazing multipitch in the Adirondacks that doesn't require a 4 hour approach to even bother with Wallface for your first trip.
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alexanderknight
Mar 14, 2011, 10:18 PM
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I appreciate you offering up advice but we're gonna stick to our plans.
We lack practical multi-pitch experience due only to the limited amount of multi-pitch routes available here in Ontario. I'm not as strong of a climber as I used to be, but I'm still a fairly solid 5.10/11 so I think we are playing it fairly safe by selecting these routes.
At any rate, I received some great beta from a buddy of mine who has completed these climbs last year so I think we are set. Cheers.
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