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FA: | Kurt Winkler and George Hurley winter 1984/1985 |
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Access Issue: Avoid walking on the train tracks whenever possible.
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The Conway Scenic Railroad will be active in Crawford Notch this winter. It is critically important for climbers to avoid walking on the train tracks whenever possible. In an effort to minimize time spent on the tracks we are asking that you please take the Frankenstein Cliff Trail to the Amphitheater when climbing at Frankenstein, instead of walking on the tracks directly from the parking lot. Please do not leave packs, gear, or ropes on or near the rails, and avoid belaying near the tracks. Be prepared for trains to pass at any time, all winter.
The right of way for the railroad extends 50 feet on either side of the tracks, so while walking next to the tracks is likely safer, from the point of view of the railway it does not necessarily provide a solution. Ideally climbers should avoid being near the tracks whenever possible. We're requesting that climbers use alternative approach trails when it makes sense, such as in the case of the Frankenstein Cliff trail. If you do need to use the tracks, we want people to be aware of the situation, and to try not to spend excess time on them.
The right of way for the railroad extends 50 feet on either side of the tracks, so while walking next to the tracks is likely safer, from the point of view of the railway it does not necessarily provide a solution. Ideally climbers should avoid being near the tracks whenever possible. We're requesting that climbers use alternative approach trails when it makes sense, such as in the case of the Frankenstein Cliff trail. If you do need to use the tracks, we want people to be aware of the situation, and to try not to spend excess time on them.
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The left hand icicle at the Hanging Gardens... Look for a long skinny hanging icicle topped by a moderate slab of ice that leads to the trees...
Take care in most conditions not to knock it down while you are on it cause you could go for a ride... Climb delicatly... Many people choose not to protect with screws until they get to the solid ice at the base of the slab cause if you do ride it down you dont want to be clipped in to it... The icicle it self is about 20-25 feet long...
Take care in most conditions not to knock it down while you are on it cause you could go for a ride... Climb delicatly... Many people choose not to protect with screws until they get to the solid ice at the base of the slab cause if you do ride it down you dont want to be clipped in to it... The icicle it self is about 20-25 feet long...
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