By Mike Lynch The recent addition of 250 acres to the forest preserve near Moxham Mountain will result in a new trailhead and parking lot for climbers and hikers, according to one local official. Located in the central Adirondacks between … [Read more...] about Moxham Mountain land deal opens up southern access
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Route 73 pull-off closures cut parking for hikers, climbers
State says barriers will improve Route 73 traffic safety Climbers decry lack of access to destinations around Chapel Pond Pass By Phil Brown As of this week, hikers and rock climbers have far fewer places to park off Route 73, near popular … [Read more...] about Route 73 pull-off closures cut parking for hikers, climbers
Climbing royalty
A trek up King Wall with the climber who named it By Phil Brown I met Don Mellor in Chapel Pond Pass. We parked our cars along Route 73, walked through the open woods, and began scrambling up mossy boulders in a clear, tumbling stream. After 20 … [Read more...] about Climbing royalty
DEC temporarily closes cliffs to protect falcons
By Mike Lynch Rock climbing routes known to be used by nesting peregrine falcons were temporarily closed by the state Department of Environmental Conservation on April 1. The annual spring closure is done to protect the falcons and young from … [Read more...] about DEC temporarily closes cliffs to protect falcons
Flatrock rec plan could benefit rock climbers
DEC seeks comments on draft plan for easement lands outside of Old Forge By Phil BrownThe state Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking public input on a draft plan that aims to enhance recreational opportunities on the Flatrock … [Read more...] about Flatrock rec plan could benefit rock climbers
Erasing discriminatory climbing route names
Rock-climbing community faces reckoning on offensive labels By Phil Brown Open any rock-climbing guidebook, peruse the route names, and you’ll find loads of bad puns (and some good ones), raunch, wacky humor and references to sex, drugs and … [Read more...] about Erasing discriminatory climbing route names