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DescriptionThe Prow is home to some of the longer climbs on the cliff and definitely some of the best moderate to hard free climbing. At about 450ft (4 to 5 pitches) the Prow isn’t a big wall but it certainly can deliver exposure to rival the longer climbs found elsewhere. Getting ThereFrom the road find a sing leading to a trail follow the steep trail up stone steps and in cut trails until you are standing at the base. A little 4th class scramble is required to get to the start of some climbs… The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for The Prow Area:
Recompense 5.9 Trad, 3 pitches, 400 feet
The Beast Flake 5.9 Trad, 1 pitch
The Prow 5.11d Trad, 6 pitches, 350 feet, Grade III
Liquid Sky 5.13b Trad, Sport
Featured Route For The Prow Area
The Faux Pas Arete 5.11c NH : Cathedral Ledge : The Prow Area
The Faux Pas Arete is the clean cut, white corner to the right of Recompense's top pitch. Since the granite is a striking shade of white, it is easily seen from the road below.The route is very convenient to TR. Simply set a belay where Recompense ends and lower your climber to the obvious mini-ledge. From this ledge, climb right to the corner, and delicately smear, slap, and finesse your way to the top.To lead, rappel to the ledge, set a belay i...[more] Browse More Classics in NH
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