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Meriden, CT
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Nov 26, 2020
Central Valley > Rattlesnake Mountain
Rattlesnake Cliff
● The forest hills drive approach seems no longer viable. I tried it, but there is no sign of a trail and a h… View Comment
Nov 16, 2020
Central Valley > E Peak
Castle Crag
● There are some decent routes in this area and the rock quality seems at least as good as anywhere else in t… View Comment
Aug 9, 2020
Western Coastal… > Sleeping Giant SP
Tower Area
● Chimney rock is pretty cool. The climbing is short but the routes are pretty fun. As of yesterday, the appr… View Comment
Aug 9, 2020
Western Coastal… > Sleeping Giant SP > Tower Area
South Way 5.7 PG13
● Actually a really good route once you figure out the moves. Stay right of the crack mostly using face holds… View Comment
Dec 24, 2019
Central Valley > Short Mountain > Winter Wall
On The Lamb 5.7
● The block marked in the photo actually felt pretty solid. I gave it a solid yank away from the wall and it… View Comment
Nov 12, 2019
Western Coastal… > Sleeping Giant SP > Tower Area
South Way 5.7 PG13
● Definitely not 5.7 if you lead straight up the crack unless this is one of those CT "old school 5.7" routes… View Comment

Forum Messages View All 343

Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: Shoes for crack!
Dec 1, 2021 It's not the shoes. Crack climbing is uncomfortable when you start. I'm not sure if better technique makes it hurt less, your feet get tougher, or you just get used to it and n… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: Is the Mythos discontinued??
Nov 14, 2021 I'd seriously love a thread for people to share what shoes do fit comfortably for those of us with Morton's toe. So far all I can say it's no high performing shoes seem to.  View Message
Regional > Colorado
Reply: Climbing in mid November
Oct 20, 2021 Should have mentioned I'll be in Denver with a couple days in Estes Park.  View Message
Regional > Colorado
Climbing in mid November
Oct 20, 2021 I'm going to be visiting on work in mid November from New England. What's the chance I'll be able to do some outdoor climbing? Will it likely be too cold or bad weather for roc… View Message
General > General Climbing
Reply: Butterfly knot masterpoint?
Oct 19, 2021 Not exactly that, but something pretty similar has become my default for using the rope to build an anchor. Butterfly is pretty easy to adjust, easy to untie after being weight… View Message
General > Trad Climbing
Reply: Inner dialogue when trad leading
Oct 17, 2021 Seriously, I try to recite the whole thing and the frustration of forgetting what comes after "I will face my fear, I will let pass over me and through me" usually gets me thro… View Message

Route Scores View All 148

5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13
 12
● Smokehouse
Trad, TR
Western Highlands > Whitestone Cliffs > Main Slab
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 11
● Nectar of the Gods
Trad, TR
Western Highlands > Whitestone Cliffs > Main Slab
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 108
● Big Chimney
Trad 3 pitches
Gunks > Trapps > b. Jackie & friends
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 329
● Double Crack
Trad
Gunks > Trapps > j. The Yellow Wall &…
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
 304
● Three Doves
Trad 2 pitches
Gunks > Trapps > h. The Arrow Wall - CCK
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 376
● Moonlight
Trad 2 pitches
Gunks > Trapps > h. The Arrow Wall - CCK
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Smokehouse Western Highlands > Whitestone Cliffs > Main Slab
Avg:  12
chris:
5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13 Trad, TR
5.6 PG13
● Nectar of the Gods Western Highlands > Whitestone Cliffs > Main Slab
Avg:  11
chris:
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad, TR
● Big Chimney Gunks > Trapps > b. Jackie & friends
Avg:  108
chris:
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad 3 pitches
● Double Crack Gunks > Trapps > j. The Yellow Wall &…
Avg:  329
chris:
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad
● Three Doves Gunks > Trapps > h. The Arrow Wall - CCK
Avg:  304
chris:
5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c Trad 2 pitches
● Moonlight Gunks > Trapps > h. The Arrow Wall - CCK
Avg:  376
chris:
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Trad 2 pitches
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