Type: | Ice, 45 ft (14 m) |
FA: | John Trembley Pat Hackett, jan 1986 |
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Shared By: | Lee Hansche on Feb 20, 2008 |
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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.
Description
Climb a short moderate pillar stemming off another one to a awkward mantel on to a nice ice ledge below a roof...Clip a fixed pin or 2 maybe with a long draw (you are still close to the ground so its tough to decide weather to extend at all)... From this perch you move out left on ice and rock around an icicle to a couple of powerful steep moves up on to a more moderate finish...
A really fun climb... The grade is super dependent on conditions... George Hurley told me one year it was so fat it went at 4+ and everyone was running up it... Usually though plan on short but powerful climbing and a little bit spooky pro at the crux...
A really fun climb... The grade is super dependent on conditions... George Hurley told me one year it was so fat it went at 4+ and everyone was running up it... Usually though plan on short but powerful climbing and a little bit spooky pro at the crux...
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