Type: | Trad, 140 ft (42 m), 2 pitches |
FA: | Fritz Weissner, Betty Woolsey and Mary Cecil, 1942 |
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Shared By: | divnamite on Oct 17, 2008 · Updates |
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Please use bolted rappel anchors to descend whenever possible.
The Mohonk Preserve, GCC, Access Fund, and Petzl have worked to install bolted anchors that eliminate the need to rappel from healthy trees with slings and rings. The primary reason for this action has been to reduce impact on the trees. By monitoring the trees we have direct evidence that this has worked.
Do NOT rappel from trees without in situ anchors. Wrapping ropes around trees is banned by the Mohonk Preserve, and damages the tree even if done only once. The Mohonk Preserve is private land and climbing access is a privilege that can be revoked. It is incumbent upon us as climbers to speak up when we witness environmentally unsound practices – so DO speak up and spread the word.
Currently there are enough rappel stations and walk-off options that a VERY short walk will lead to a bolted station, healthy tree with slings, or down-climb descent. The Gunks Apps, MP, and newer print guidebook each have detailed information that provide Leave No Trace descents.
If you feel there is a situation where there is no good LNT descent, you can contact the GCC or the Climbing Ranger of the Mohonk Preserve directly.
The Mohonk Preserve, GCC, Access Fund, and Petzl have worked to install bolted anchors that eliminate the need to rappel from healthy trees with slings and rings. The primary reason for this action has been to reduce impact on the trees. By monitoring the trees we have direct evidence that this has worked.
Do NOT rappel from trees without in situ anchors. Wrapping ropes around trees is banned by the Mohonk Preserve, and damages the tree even if done only once. The Mohonk Preserve is private land and climbing access is a privilege that can be revoked. It is incumbent upon us as climbers to speak up when we witness environmentally unsound practices – so DO speak up and spread the word.
Currently there are enough rappel stations and walk-off options that a VERY short walk will lead to a bolted station, healthy tree with slings, or down-climb descent. The Gunks Apps, MP, and newer print guidebook each have detailed information that provide Leave No Trace descents.
If you feel there is a situation where there is no good LNT descent, you can contact the GCC or the Climbing Ranger of the Mohonk Preserve directly.
Description
Brave Valkyrie is the corner on the left, in the alcove to the left of and behind the Dis-Mantel block. Easy Virgin starts on the block of stone to the right. The route has decent climbing, and the corner is definitely enjoyable for a 5.3 leader.
P1: Climb the large block of stone to a ledge. (5.0, 40', PG)
P2: Climb up and right to a pine tree. Move up to the left-facing corner to the GT Ledge. (5.3, 100', PG)
It's probably easiest just to single-rope rappel to the ledge and then rappel the last 40'.
P1: Climb the large block of stone to a ledge. (5.0, 40', PG)
P2: Climb up and right to a pine tree. Move up to the left-facing corner to the GT Ledge. (5.3, 100', PG)
It's probably easiest just to single-rope rappel to the ledge and then rappel the last 40'.
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