Rumney, yeah!!!

As long as you get sun you should have no problem climbing at Rumney in March. It faces south. I climbed Shaelyn's Way as a mixed route on an 18 degree, no wind sunny day. And had no problems taking off my gloves to make the rock moves.

And yes, it is listed as a mixed route in the NH Ice and Alpine Climbing section.

Hey - weather update bump. I'm OK climbing if it's cold (which looks to be the case). Does anyone in the area know whether it's going to be possible to climb next week?

Next week is looking to be mostly sunny albeit cold (low 20's). This time of year the sun is getting warmer so main cliff (which is south facing) should be pretty nice. Keep in mind that we just had a huge snowstorm. I don't know the snowfall in Rumney, but over here around central Vermont we had upwards of 2 feet. Bring you snow boots and snow pants for the approach!

I should add that the second half of next week is looking to be warmer (mid 30's) but cloudier. You may find low 20's and sunny is nicer.

I was just there today. I just climbed some of the unnamed stuff on the parking lot wall.
Almost all of the parking lot stuff is in, and in decent shape. This weekend will see some melt, but it should be good next week. It gets pretty messy in the sun though, so perhaps some of the stuff that is not directly in the sun (Shaelyn's and the chimney) will be in the best shape.

Looks like my friends aren't up for the cold. Red River Gorge instead - will be coming to Rumney ASAP. Thanks for the tips guys!!

Now that makes a bit more sense! Go south young man:)

Ben25 wrote:hey I'm going to the red too when are you going?

Pretty sure orange crush is the wettest crag in the park?

Pretty much, and likely has lots of ice crashing down these days if it gets sunny

Couple last questions - I'm heading up the 22nd through 27th - anyone know:
1) whether there are any poison ivy issues anywhere I should be worried about?
2) best rain crags?
3) I looked on the RCA site and facebook page and got sort of conflicting results as to the access due to falcon nesting - is Main Cliff closed and what about the others?

Hi Jon,

Its the forest, so if your'e walking off trail just use basic good judgment - leaves of 3 let it be style.

During rain or dry-out times your best bets are Waimea, lower vader, and iron man wall at main cliff.

Last, looks like all summit cliff areas are closed right now for the nesting falcons, main cliff is open- check day of though when you get there. Both at the info kiosk in the parking lots and upon approach for signs that say other wise.

Happy sending man,

-D