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Land of First Light Bouldering

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Elevation:	546 ft	166 m
GPS:	39.32921, -77.71246 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	C S on Oct 1, 2015
Admins:	Frances Fierst, C S Page Updates (admin only)

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Description

Hey, this area has never been mapped or publicized in detail. It's intentional, the locals choice, be cool, honor the precedent.

Few travel to this area of the mountain because it takes work. With climber visitation comes development and the urge to spray and claim fame. With that comes the loss of the opportunity for others to experience the unexplored, aka the frontier. Unexplored areas give us a chance to discover and feel as though we are the first or at least among only a few to have traveled to or through a land. If we document everything then what's left for the climber X years from now to discover. Unexplored rock isn't endless, leave something for all remaining generations so they can experience that wonder of discovery.

If and when you search out the climbing in this area give some thought to the history that pervades every inch of the mountain. You are hardly the first to visit, but don't be the first to spoil it.