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rock climbing
DEC temporarily closes cliffs to protect falcons
By Mike Lynch
May 15, 2023
Rock climbing routes known to be used by nesting peregrine falcons were temporarily closed by the state Department of Environmental Conservation on April 1.
Moxham Mountain land deal opens up southern access
By Mike Lynch
September 17, 2021
The addition of 250 acres to the forest preserve near Moxham Mountain may result in a new trailhead and parking lot for climbers and hikers.
Route 73 pull-off closures cut parking for hikers, climbers
By Phil Brown
April 21, 2021
On Monday, the state Department of Transportation installed dozens of steel stakes along Route 73 to prevent people from parking on the shoulder of the highway or in two pull-offs in the pass.
Climbing royalty
By Phil Brown
April 20, 2021
Though not too far from Route 73, the King Wall is more secluded and quiet than most of the cliffs in Chapel Pond Pass.
Flatrock rec plan could benefit rock climbers
By Phil Brown
March 30, 2021
DEC seeks comments on draft plan for easement lands outside of Old Forge
Erasing discriminatory climbing route names
By Phil Brown
October 5, 2020
“In short, we recognize the problem, and want to be part of the solution—we will change route names.”
Adirondack adventure: rock climbing trips
July 7, 2020
A round up of essential outings from around the Adirondack region, compiled from the Adirondack Explorer’s Adventure Planner: Rooster Comb: On Rooster Comb cliffs, climbers immerse themselves in wilderness and history https://www.adirondackexplorer.org/adventure-planner/rooster-comb Poke-O-Moonshine: Mark Meschinelli, an experienced Adirondack climber takes Adirondack Explorer, writer Phil Brown and his friend Mike Virtanen up Catharsis a Poke-O-Moonshine slab…