I have Spring break next week. I assume that Cathedral is probably not a good bet, but is Rumney in good condition?

Extended forecast says temps in the 30-40 range. I assume the trails at Rumney are at least mildly clear if there isn't any heavy snow in the next week?

You might want to watch this front that is going to be pushing through during the end of this week. I know NY is supposed to get anywhere from 3-12 inches depending on where you are ad the elevation.

If it is sunny, you almost always can find something to climb at main cliff, also Prudential gets a lot of sun so does New Wave. Those could have some climbing options for you.

The bouldering at Rumney is in pretty good shape just bring a broom for the top outs and with a little work you can climb many of the boulder problems.

Is the Main Cliff still open? It is about the time that the peregrines start moving in.

Shhh, Mark. I hope the birds don't hear you.

Early spring in Rumney can be amazing! There will be wet rock, but you will always be able to find something to climb.

Cathedral is really sketchy this time of year due to the ice and snow falling off the top. Generally, I wait until the road to the top opens before I climb there.

i would bet that large parts of the South Buttress will be fine.

Thanks guys, my best season at Rumney so far was last spring, starting mid-March. I just wasn't sure with all the snow we've gotten. I'll be sure to get up there soon!

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think snow levels really affect Rumney rock. In the spring, the wet routes are wet and the dry routes are dry, no matter how much snow we've gotten.

Cathedral is safe from falling ice and mostly dry long before the road opens (this time period can be one of its best seasons: good friction and no tourists). Next week however, you'd be best suited to find another option.

Might sundown be a good bet, say, tomorrow? Also what cliffs don't seep toobad at rumney right now?

Given that it's going to be dry and maybe sunny the rest of the week, what are the chances of rock up by Conway being in shape for the weekend? Maybe Humphrey's or Whitehorse, if not Cathedral?

Ive heard Humph's is good to go as well as the south buttress. Check out neclimbs

After this last snowstorm, anybody know if Cathedral/Whitehorse will be climbable this weekend? On the same note, anyone been to Rumney today/or yesterday, and is it worth making a trek up there this weekend? Thanks for the help!

Went to Cathedral today. Ice looked good at the far end of the North End. We were interested in rock though. The Bird's Nest and They Died laughing part of the wall looked pretty O.K, but moving to the right had a good amount of snow on it. Moved to Humphrey's Ledge hoping for warmer dryer rock. Center wall around the Weisner crack was pretty wet, but we moved left to the cake walk area and most of that was pretty dry and warm and had plenty of open climbing on it. Every now and then a few small ice pebble showers... But all in all a great first day of the season.

Excellent to hear!

Some of Sundown was in good shape and dry, some of it was a shooting gallery of dropping ice. Vultures was clear, though we did get meltwater running down on us. Eyeless was clear, but the belayer got rained on if they stepped back from the cliff. We didn't get on Romper Room, but that looked decent.

We did wear helmets all day though.

Rumney was nice and dry over the weekend. Minus the usual wet spots. Peregrines were active at Main Cliff. So get at it while you can. Definitely was wearing a helmet all day. Watch out for the stuff above cake walk. Always a good idea to check via the pull off before hitting the Hump. Enjoy.

Anyone went to Rumney last weekend? How are things there?

Went up over the weekend. It was packed already with folks pretty hungary to get the season started. Most everything was dry with the usual seepage. It was sunny and a great outing. Looking at this weekends forecast...there s/b plenty out this weekend. Enjoy.

Anyone been to Whitehorse lately? How are conditions over there?