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grantjk
May 27, 2011, 1:43 AM
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I'm thinking of climbing at Rumney this weekend, but am worried about being driven insane by black flies. Anybody up that way able to give a first hand report?
Thanks, Grant
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welle
May 27, 2011, 4:11 PM
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As per NE Climbs (based out of N.Conway): " One thing I do know is in the current pattern, the bug situation is getting to be no joke. The cool and wet week kept the bug situation in check, more or less. But as soon as it got warm, the blackflies came out in force. We've gone from a BugCon 1 to a 3 in just 2 days. SHEESH! And that doesn't count the ticks, which are bad this year."
I could imagine lower elevation Rumney is going to be worse!
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jammer
May 28, 2011, 4:18 PM
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Last Sunday they were out in force, but were not biting yet, just a few nibbles here and there, but that most likely has change. I suggest some good repellent and find the most wind exposed area there is. Staying down low will be a bad choice.
One good thing, once on the rock, above tree line, they are not really an issue when you are at the higher crags. It's all part of climbing in the North East.
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