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Topo. Feet for the traverse go on the small lip just above the overhang (be careful not to "trip on that piton" right above the overhang). Lots of gear & handholds on the crack ABOVE it, But extend it to avoid rope drag.
Topo. Feet for the traverse go on the small lip…
Eastern, MA > … > Crag 6 aka Blac… > Do Not Trip on That P… (5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c)
by L D
 1
There are a few more gear options on the right of the arete near the top (a very easy scramble, merged with Easy Off variation of Endgame).
There are a few more gear options on the right…
Eastern, MA > … > Crag 6 aka Blac… > Do Not Trip on That P… (5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c)
by L D
 0
Some gear options higher up on the arete.
Some gear options higher up on the arete.
Eastern, MA > … > Crag 6 aka Blac… > Do Not Trip on That P… (5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c)
by L D
 0
On the left is the higher traverse of Easy Off variation of Endgame. From this point on the arete, gear is just a bit less obvious to place (nut? tricam?), but the climbing is much easier.
On the left is the higher traverse of Easy Off…
Eastern, MA > … > Crag 6 aka Blac… > Do Not Trip on That P… (5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c)
by L D
 0
Lower part of the arete: good gear can be found on its left (and it prevents rope drag).
Lower part of the arete: good gear can be found…
Eastern, MA > … > Crag 6 aka Blac… > Do Not Trip on That P… (5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c)
by L D
 0
At the end of the traverse. About to start the arete. There are plenty of good gear options, but it is best to extend these to avoid drag.
At the end of the traverse. About to start the…
Eastern, MA > … > Crag 6 aka Blac… > Do Not Trip on That P… (5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c)
by L D
 0
A few feet up the arete after the low traverse above the overhang.
A few feet up the arete after the low traverse…
Eastern, MA > … > Crag 6 aka Blac… > Do Not Trip on That P… (5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c)
by L D
 0
Pointing at the traverse foot lip just above the overhang. Follow it to the far end before getting on the arete.
Pointing at the traverse foot lip just above th…
Eastern, MA > … > Crag 6 aka Blac… > Do Not Trip on That P… (5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c)
by L D
 0
Traverse right all the way to the bottom or the arete, before getting on it. Your feet go on lip above the overhang. Find gear & finger holds on the crack above.
Traverse right all the way to the bottom or the…
Eastern, MA > … > Crag 6 aka Blac… > Do Not Trip on That P… (5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c)
by L D
 0
Traverse right to the arete. You can get gear & hand holds on the crack above. Your feet go on the lip above the overhang (and... Do Not Trip on That Piton on the lip at my feet).
Traverse right to the arete. You can get gear &…
Eastern, MA > … > Crag 6 aka Blac… > Do Not Trip on That P… (5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c)
by L D
 0
The first gear placement: I started between Endgame & Unnamed 5.9 i.e. a few feet left of the piton above the overhang. <br> <br> Photo by my partner R.
The first gear placement: I started between End…
Eastern, MA > … > Crag 6 aka Blac… > Do Not Trip on That P… (5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c)
by L D
 0
Topo. Start a few feet left of the piton. Traverse right above the overhang. Climb entire arete.
Topo. Start a few feet left of the piton. Trave…
Eastern, MA > … > Crag 6 aka Blac… > Do Not Trip on That P… (5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c)
by L D
 1
Craig C. nearing the top on Lichen It.
Craig C. nearing the top on Lichen It.
Eastern, MA > … > Crag 6 aka Blac… > Lichen It (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13)
by Richard Hunter
 1
The route as seen from the trail.
The route as seen from the trail.
Eastern, MA > … > Crag 6 aka Blac… > Unnamed 5.9 (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R)
by Cara Backman
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The route as seen from the trail.
The route as seen from the trail.
Eastern, MA > … > Crag 6 aka Blac… > Endgame (5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b)
by Cara Backman
 0
The start of the route - you can see the fixed piton between Rachel's face and her left hand in this photo. It is hard to see, but we also used a brown tricam to redirect the TR for this route.
The start of the route - you can see the fixed…
Eastern, MA > … > Crag 6 aka Blac… > Unnamed 5.9 (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R)
by Daniel Vickers
 0
The base of route. Follow the blocky crack system up to the slab.
The base of route. Follow the blocky crack syst…
Eastern, MA > … > Crag 6 aka Blac… > Arete (5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c PG13)
by Adam Jacobs
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A bit runout near the top.
A bit runout near the top.
Eastern, MA > … > Crag 6 aka Blac… > Endgame (5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b)
by Adam Jacobs
 0
A very nice ledge for an unnecessary midpoint anchor.
A very nice ledge for an unnecessary midpoint a…
Eastern, MA > … > Crag 6 aka Blac… > Arete (5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c PG13)
by Adam Jacobs
 1
Start on the lower right.
Start on the lower right.
Eastern, MA > … > Crag 6 aka Blac… > Lichen It (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13)
by Pete Grande
 1
The base of the crag.
The base of the crag.
Eastern, MA > … > Black & White R… > Crag 6 aka Black Rock
by Nathan Silberman
 1
The crag from the base.
The crag from the base.
Eastern, MA > … > Black & White R… > Crag 6 aka Black Rock
by Nathan Silberman
 0
A view from the top of the crag.
A view from the top of the crag.
Eastern, MA > … > Black & White R… > Crag 6 aka Black Rock
by Nathan Silberman
 0
The two bolts at the top of the crag.
The two bolts at the top of the crag.
Eastern, MA > … > Black & White R… > Crag 6 aka Black Rock
by Nathan Silberman
 0
Trail to Crag 6 bolts. Starting at the Cascade Trail, walk south several hundred feet, following the white blazes, until you hit this spot, from which you can descend to a pair of anchors.
Trail to Crag 6 bolts. Starting at the Cascade…
Eastern, MA > … > Black & White R… > Crag 6 aka Black Rock
by Nathan Silberman
 1
A climber after the crux on Quickstep when it meets with Hair Line.
A climber after the crux on Quickstep when it m…
Eastern, MA > … > Crag 6 aka Blac… > Quick Step (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c)
by Richard Hunter
 0
Easy terrain to the top. Stay left of the bush.
Easy terrain to the top. Stay left of the bush.
Eastern, MA > … > Crag 6 aka Blac… > Arete (5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c PG13)
by Ming
 0
The vertical crack is the crux of the route.
The vertical crack is the crux of the route.
Eastern, MA > … > Crag 6 aka Blac… > Arete (5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c PG13)
by Ming
 0
I am standing at the base of the route taking the pic upwards, and it basically goes up. Then stay on the arete till you get to the top.
I am standing at the base of the route taking t…
Eastern, MA > … > Crag 6 aka Blac… > Arete (5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c PG13)
by Ming
 0
Just below crux moves where it turns 5.6.
Just below crux moves where it turns 5.6.
Eastern, MA > … > Crag 6 aka Blac… > Endgame (5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b)
by Adam Jacobs
 1
Endgame.
Endgame.
Eastern, MA > … > Crag 6 aka Blac… > Endgame (5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b)
by Dust Diedricksen
 0
Shawn topping out on Hair Line. This route has the same finish (at upper, center crack) as Quick Step.
Shawn topping out on Hair Line. This route has…
Eastern, MA > … > Crag 6 aka Blac… > Hair Line (5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b)
by Dust Diedricksen
 0
The tree at the base of Quick Step fell over this winter (2017-2018).
The tree at the base of Quick Step fell over th…
Eastern, MA > … > Crag 6 aka Blac… > Quick Step (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c)
by Cathal Ganly
 0
A decent 1st lead with plenty of pro if you stay right and keep it at 5.4.
A decent 1st lead with plenty of pro if you sta…
Eastern, MA > … > Crag 6 aka Blac… > Endgame (5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b)
by Ming
 0
It's actually a decent size climb...too bad most of it is so easy.
It's actually a decent size climb...too bad mos…
Eastern, MA > … > Crag 6 aka Blac… > Endgame (5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b)
by Ming
 0
The rope is the route.
The rope is the route.
Eastern, MA > … > Crag 6 aka Blac… > Quick Step (5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c)
by Ming
 0
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