Exploring an often overlooked mountain for climbers By Alan Wechsler Located about 25 minutes west of Warrensburg, Crane Mountain is a popular hiking spot but something of a sleeping giant in the climbing world. With more than 250 routes and … [Read more...] about Climbing Crane
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DEC temporarily closes cliffs to protect falcons
Editor's note: This was originally published in 2021 but the information is valid for 2023's climbing season. By Mike Lynch Rock climbing routes known to be used by nesting peregrine falcons were temporarily closed by the state Department of … [Read more...] about DEC temporarily closes cliffs to protect falcons
The case of the missing climbing pitons
Old markers have vanished from two Chapel Pond Slab climbs By Phil Brown This summer I traveled west in part to seek out historical rock-climbing routes pioneered by the great Fritz Wiessner in the 1930s and 1940s. After returning home in … [Read more...] about The case of the missing climbing pitons
Moxham Mountain land deal opens up southern access
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
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