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Best Compression Problems (V6-V11)

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Chris D · · Frederick, MD/Ithaca, NY · Joined Nov 2016 · Points: 35

Hey all, I am looking to line up some problems to get on this season and I thought I'd pick your brains. I'm really curious what your favorite compression boulder problems in the Northeast are. Location isn't so much of a big deal. I just really want the best compression lines areas have to offer. Thanks!

MattWallace · · Center Harbor, NH · Joined Nov 2008 · Points: 8,752

Rumney's Fissue Feature has to be one of the best

Suburban Roadside · · Abovetraffic on Hudson · Joined Apr 2014 · Points: 2,419

Pictures are always nice

Ben Molloy · · Keene, NY · Joined Mar 2018 · Points: 0

Buddha (V6) in the Gunks

I F · · Megalopolis Adjacent · Joined Mar 2017 · Points: 4,368

Airwolf in moab

Pnelson · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2015 · Points: 635

You’re in Maryland?  Come to the NRG.  The White (v7), Geometric Equation (V8), and F5 (v10) are all super good compression problems.  

Mike G · · Pennsyltucky · Joined Oct 2017 · Points: 0
https://www.mountainproject.com/route/107462946/cobra
It’s only v5 but I figured I’d mention it since it’s relatively close to Maryland. 
Ben Molloy · · Keene, NY · Joined Mar 2018 · Points: 0

The Pearl v7 in the Gunks, a gorgeous climb though I wouldn't say it is as much of a pure compression line as Buddha or some of the others mentioned.

Morgan Patterson · · NH · Joined Oct 2009 · Points: 8,960

Stone Monkey, Monsters wall, Rumney NH. basically a boulder problem

Mike Collins · · Northampton, MA · Joined May 2013 · Points: 0

The compactor in Ayer, MA is really good.. v9. Hard.

thomas ellis · · abq · Joined Oct 2009 · Points: 2,615

The Hulk, Ice Pond, Ny

Chris D · · Frederick, MD/Ithaca, NY · Joined Nov 2016 · Points: 35
matthewWallace wrote: Rumney's Fissue Feature has to be one of the best

I'm so glad you brought this one up. I actually climbed this line last fall but didn't know what it was called until you mentioned it. I literally searched for the name for like a month to no avail. Super good climb!
Chris D · · Frederick, MD/Ithaca, NY · Joined Nov 2016 · Points: 35
Pnelson wrote: You’re in Maryland?  Come to the NRG.  The White (v7), Geometric Equation (V8), and F5 (v10) are all super good compression problems.  
Love the New. I know it says so on my profile- but I'm actually in Ithaca, NY. Will definitely be making it back down that way come the fall though!
Chris D · · Frederick, MD/Ithaca, NY · Joined Nov 2016 · Points: 35
Suburban Roadside wrote: Pictures are always nice
This one looks sick. Where is this?
Chris D · · Frederick, MD/Ithaca, NY · Joined Nov 2016 · Points: 35

Thanks for all the responses. Lots of good stuff in here. I'll definitely be checking out the Compactor- thing looks super burly. Cobra also looks like a super beautiful line. Next time I'm down that way I'll have to hop on it.

Josh Villeneuve · · Granby, CT · Joined Oct 2010 · Points: 1,814

The best? Appetite for destruction!!!!!! By a mile

Pipe dreams, halcyon, Stand and deliver 

Chris D · · Frederick, MD/Ithaca, NY · Joined Nov 2016 · Points: 35
josh villeneuve wrote: The best? Appetite for destruction!!!!!! By a mile

Pipe dreams, halcyon, Stand and deliver 
Oooo Appetite for Destruction looks so good. That's exactly what I'm looking for.
Suburban Roadside · · Abovetraffic on Hudson · Joined Apr 2014 · Points: 2,419
Chris D wrote: This one looks sick. Where is this?

Ridgefield Ct, Town Park/ Open Space.

It is still best to use care/stealth, to preserve continued access
 Do Not Cross The Posted Beach /Swimming area!(DUH!)I would be happy to show where to park to avoid issues  

Ithica? Huh, Ive ice climbed in the Gorges but, Too bad because the stuff in Maryland looks cool too
Chris D · · Frederick, MD/Ithaca, NY · Joined Nov 2016 · Points: 35
Suburban Roadside wrote:
Ridgefield Ct, Town Park/ Open Space.

It is still best to use care/stealth, to preserve continued access
 Do Not Cross The Posted Beach /Swimming area!(DUH!)I would be happy to show where to park to avoid issues  

Ithica? Huh, Ive ice climbed in the Gorges but, Too bad because the stuff in Maryland looks cool too

Wait this has me so hyped. I have a good friend in Katonah so I'm in that area super often. I'll probably be there within the month actually. Are you local to the area??
Suburban Roadside · · Abovetraffic on Hudson · Joined Apr 2014 · Points: 2,419
Chris D wrote: Wait this has me so hyped. I have a good friend in Katonah so I'm in that area super often. I'll probably be there within the month actually. Are you local to the area??
Oh yeah! and i've been keeping things secret for 20 years!
It's a long drive from Ithica but not from Katona, if your here  
  are You are up for a big tour?
SAME BLOCK!!
Chris D · · Frederick, MD/Ithaca, NY · Joined Nov 2016 · Points: 35
Suburban Roadside wrote: Oh yeah! and i've been keeping things secret for 20 years!
It's a long drive from Ithica but not from Katona, if your here  
  are You are up for a big tour?
SAME BLOCK!!
Just DM'd ya.
Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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