Visiting Climbers


Kat Remirez approaching the crux of Ragged Mountains Vector (5.8).


The first 5.8 in the US. photo by Lourdes Irizarry


Just a friendly note from the locals. Access to many of Connecticut’s local crags is prohibited and in several cases threatened. Consult http://raggedmtn. org for current closure status. Help us keep these cliffs open and keep a good reputation with local residents by honoring closures and parking bans. Helmets should be considered required equipment as Traprock faces constantly exfoliate loose rock and sometimes huge blocks. Bring static ropes or trad skills to build top rope anchors and please be kind to the few, small remain- ing trees near the cliff edge. You will not find fixed anchors here. Leaders should be strong for the grades they’re attempting, Traprock often requires creative protection. Many of our local faces were first led with skyhooks and chewing gum. Stay on established trails and be ever vigilant for deer ticks and the insidious toxicodendron radicans (poi- son ivy). “Leaves of three, let it be.”


Local Information GUIDEBOOK:


Rock Climbing Connecticut by David Fasulo, Falcon Press.


LOCAL ACCESS AUTHORITY: Ragged Mountain Foundation www. raggedmtn.org


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climber MAGAZINEism |


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