Cape Ann Ice and Mixed Climbing Climbing
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Elevation: | 1 ft |
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42.62982, -70.67671 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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Shared By: | jim.dangle on Dec 27, 2013 |
Admins: | Derek Sullivan, Old Timer, jim.dangle, Joe M |
Description
Given its proximity to the sea and the sandy, well-drained soil, ice formation can pretty finicky on Cape Ann, but small flows do form reliably in the right conditions, particularly when cold spells follow on the heels of snow melt. In such conditions, all the wet, mossy slabs that suck for climbing are suddenly full of several inches of seeping ice. None are likely to be tall or that fat, but a lot fun can be had climbing them.
In addition to small, isolated flows, there are many a scrappy outcrop and wall that although too crappy for bouldering are pretty fun for mixed. Even some of the known climbing areas, because they often buried in the woods, can ice up in spots.
In addition to small, isolated flows, there are many a scrappy outcrop and wall that although too crappy for bouldering are pretty fun for mixed. Even some of the known climbing areas, because they often buried in the woods, can ice up in spots.
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