Routes : North America : United States : New York : Adirondack park : Keene Valley : Hurricane Crag : Spring Equinox
Spring Equinox - 5.8
Average Rating : 4.00 out of 5Route sequence (left to right): 14
Route Summary | Ascent Notes (1)
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Description:
V1 and P2 can be combined with one 60 meter rope. P1: (V1) Start at the base of a left-facing corner formed by a flake that has a cedar tree 10' up. Climb up the corner to its top, then up lower-angled rock to the ledge with boulders. P2: From the ledge, step left and climb a snaking crack to its top, then scramble up and left on a blocky, left-rising ledge system to its top. Belay near the top of the deep chimney of 'Old Route' (70')Descent Options:
Traverse across top of 'Old Route's' chimney to a group of healthy trees on a big ledge. Rappel, bearing (skier's) left from slings around tree to bolts below. From here, continue bearing skier's left to rappel on wall adjacent to chimney gulley. Require
Submitted by: sweetblood on 2011-08-29
Views: 626
Route ID: 109769
1 Ascent Recorded
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Difficulty | 5.8 |
Safety Rating | G |
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Onsight ascent by: sweetblood on 2011-08-29
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Spring Equinox
The crux on the second pitch is thrilling on clean rock, making the messy stuff above it worth the hassle. Very comfortable belay at the top with a great view!
Added: 2011-08-29