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    Complete guide of Adirondack Rock Climbing

    By Sneha Saha
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    Even if you took Yosemite National Park, added Yellowstone National Park, Glacier National Park, the Grand Canyon, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to boot, you wouldn’t quite match the area of the Adirondacks.  There are coniferous woodlands, enormous subduction scars, towering cliffs, and craggy peaks available to you here in this land of giant rock slides and craggy peaks.  As the Adirondacks are large, it is easy to find a remote spot, but there is also a lot of climbing you can do from the roadside, so going to the Adirondacks is an excellent opportunity for climbers.     

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    Contents
    1. What is Rock Climbing?
    2. How Can I Rock Climb Safely?
    3. When is the Best Time to Rock Climb in Adirondacks?
    4. Where Can I Go For Rock Climbing in the Adirondacks?
    5. Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQs):

    What is Rock Climbing?

      It  is the sport of scaling vertical or near-vertical cliffs using your hands and feet and sometimes you want to get to the top of the cliffs; whereas the other times, you only need to reach a set of ‘anchors’ that signify the end of the ‘route’ that you’re on, which means the goal is not the top. Rock climbing is to climb an established line of holds that someone else has already climbed up. Rock Climbing is considered to be a more specific sport than mountaineering. To know about it more appropriately, and to know about difference of rock climbing and mountaineering, check out this article.

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    How Can I Rock Climb Safely?

    As rock climbing is a potentially dangerous activity, your safety should be a top priority. To get started rock climbing, you should find someone who has done so before. You will have a more enjoyable and safe rock climbing experience when you climb with others.

    Make sure you pack proper climbing gear, such as glacier glasses, harness, belayer, gloves, tools, crampons, and hammers. Have a look at this article to learn more about the gear. If you have all the equipment, it is time to get familiar with rock climbing.

    First, learn how to use each tool, then practice using it on an inclined rock formation, and be sure to take into consideration weather conditions and your route, as well as assessing the terrain before you begin. Let someone know ahead of time if you’re planning to go rock climbing.

    To know more about ice climbing, check out this video!

    When is the Best Time to Rock Climb in Adirondacks?

      Fall is the best time for rock climbing in Adirondacks , and spring coming in as the best alternative weather to fall. The best temperature for rock climbing is generally cooler than roped climbing. This is because lower and intermediate grades when roped climbing do not require as much friction considered to rock climbing.  

    Where Can I Go For Rock Climbing in the Adirondacks?

    Now aw you know about rock climbing, so it is the high time that we discuss about the places best for rock climbing in the Adirondacks.

    Infinite Crags:

      No matter which way you look in the Adirondacks, you’ll find a climbing crag.  The Beer Walls, Spider’s Web, and Deadwater are particularly enjoyable for the amount of climbing they pack into their faces.  Choosing a crag climbing area in the Daks is difficult because there are so many options.  

    Poke-O-Moonshine:

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      Off New York’s “Northway,” Poke-O offers quick access, stunning lines, and breathtaking views out over Lake Champlain and Vermont’s Green Mountains.  The cliff is steep and many of the lines are in the 5.12 range, but multi-pitch lines such as Fastest Gun (5.10a), Bloody Mary (5.9), and Gamesmanship (5.8) offer more accessible fun.   

    Chapel Pond Area:

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      Slab Chapel Pond has several routes ranging in difficulty from 5.5 to 5.7 that cover more than 800 feet vertically.  If you’re in the mood for steeper climbing, the Upper Washbowl awaits you across the way.  There are plenty of solid multi-pitch classics to choose from, e.g., Weisner Route (5.6), Hesitation (5.8), and Partition (5.9).   

    Pitchoff Chimney Cliff:

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      There is definitely some pucker factor on routes such as Pete’s Farewell (5.7) and The El (5.8), with the Cascade Lakes shimmering beneath your dangling feet.  Star Sailors (5.10c) and Coffee Achievers (5.10) provide an equal amount of exposure and harder climbing.  Furthermore, all of these climbs are only ten minutes from the road, making it easy to combine these with a trip to another area.  

    Hurricane Crag:

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      The views of the High Peaks from Hurricane Crag, perched high up on the mountainside, are spectacular.  The classic Quadraphenia (5.7+) is here, but the Old Route (5.3) is equally impressive – climbing through a cobblestone chimney with a keyhole exit, then climbing two more pitches to reach the top.     

    Silver Lake:

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      One of the newer areas on the Adirondack climbing map is Silver Lake, which has rapidly become one of our favorites.  You can climb flawless faces in the Shangra-La area, such as Honeybadger (5.10a).  A number of clean, stout cracks can be found at The Prow, including favorites such as Green Mountain Boys (5.10a) and The Great Northern Driver (5.10d).  Silver Lake will always answer “high quality” no matter how difficult the climb is.  

    The Adirondack Slides:

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    The steep Daks hillsides have been eroded to their rocky bones by landslides for centuries.  You can gaze out over the Adirondacks’ vastness from their rocky incline, which can be quite challenging and adventurous.  Eagle Slide stretches its 1300’ wing of 4th Class mountaineering to the summit of Giant Mountain and tucked even deeper into the ‘Daks wilds, the Gothics’ North and South Faces offer everything from 4th Class mountaineering scrambles to stout 5.10 finishes that land you right near the summit. 

    The High Peaks:

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      On Mt. Colden, slicing straight down to the pristine Avalanche Lake, lies Trap Dike, a ragged cleft.  As you continue ascending through the narrow corridor, you eventually come to a large slab that overlooks Colden and Avalanche Lakes.  This is a classic mountaineering adventure.  Additionally, on the shore of Avalanche Lake you’ll find the classic California Flake (5.9), which offers hundreds of feet of crack exploration. On the western edge of the park lies Wallface Mountain, aptly named for its steep slopes.  It also features Diagonal’s signature leaning corner (5.8).  Taking pitches after pitches of alpine adventure prepares you for the final two pitches of full-tilt climbing.  In addition to the rappels, there are several 6-mile hikes back to the car at the end of this one- or two-day adventure  

    Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQs):

    What is the prettiest part of the Adirondacks?

    The prettiest part of the Adirondacks are:

    TUPPER LAKE
    SARANAC LAKE
    LAKE PLACID
    GREAT CAMP SAGAMORE & BLUE MOUNTAIN LAKE
    NEWCOMB

    What state are the Adirondack Mountains in?

    The Adirondack Mountains, also known as Adirondack are present in New York State.

    What is an Adirondack camp?

    It refers to the grandiose family compounds of cabins that were built on lakes in the Adirondack Mountains near Spitfire Lake and Rainbow Lake during the latter half of the nineteenth century.

    Why is it called an Adirondack chair?

    Adirondack chairs get their name from the Adirondack Mountain range upstate New York. The legend goes that the name of the chair came about because guests of a convalescent home for tuberculosis patients in the Adirondack Mountains enjoyed sitting in the chair and taking in the fresh mountain air.

    Are there bears in the Adirondack Mountains?

    Nearly 4,000 black bears live in the Adirondack region. There have been no moose in New York since a few arrived a few years ago, and some adult males weigh more than 600 pounds.

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