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Millbrook on a slightly rainy day?

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petzl logic · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Aug 2013 · Points: 730

Does anyone have a suggestion for a route that might stay drier in the occasional sprinkle? I was hoping to get away from the crowds on an upcoming weekend but if there's bad weather, the long walk and the rappel in make it a lot dicier to consider.

Looking for easier routes (5.8 and under) / classics if possible.

MaraC · · Unknown Hometown · Joined May 2011 · Points: 10

Pretty sure the only sub-5.8 that would be considered a classic at Millbrook is Westward Ha! (7+).

Maybe PM cfrac for better beta than that? I'm pretty sure Millbrook starts to get really good around 5.12, but I'm not sure how it is in the rain. Depending on how heavy the rain is, easier stuff at the Trapps and the Nears stays fairly dry (eg, Madame G's). The Nears past the closure is usually not that crowded, and the higher roofs usually keep off a light rain. IMO, it's not worth it to schlep to Millbrook if you're looking in the sub-5.8 range.

James Sweeney · · Roselle Park, NJ · Joined Oct 2013 · Points: 30

ml,

You can research the numbers here Millbrook page

There's a posting by cfrac halfway down this page.

Jim

petzl logic · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Aug 2013 · Points: 730

Thanks for the info. I would barely head over there already if it wasn't high pressure and bluebird but was thinking if the weather could change to something slight. It's clearly more of an undertaking than the other areas and incorporates more risk and challenges if you don't really know your way around too well or something happens, so I appreciate the advice even if it all basically says "don't bother".

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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