Adam Gellman wrote:Jim, thanks for the info! I'm going with a friend who is new to the Gunks so just all the nice easy multi-pitchers. Specifically have my eye on Madame G and Hawk but there appears to be other nice stuff here as well. anything you recommend in the 5.4-5.7 range? -Adam
Big Chimney to
Miss Bailey Fun, out of the sun for part of the way,
( @, 20 degrees cooler In the Chimney, the temp. change can cause condensation, on 'bieners etc. )
look at the wall behind you for good gear, in the chimney, and a there is 'Good' gear in the steep corner at the top.
I like the 'private' belay in the chimney, as the 1st pitch, then 1 pitch to the top.
I have not been on the Hawk in many years, (since Rock fall)
so I hope some one who has climbed it recently recently, speaks up,
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Hawk ?.. ... ... the second can be in for a world of hurt, if they come off traversing.
Be careful Protecting the second.
(if I remember, there is a high piece that takes a step up, (to clean)
and then once cleaned the step back down is un-protected. It has sent a few folks swinging, YMMV