USA

Seneca Rock
Leave Friday Morning 16 May
Returning Tuesday evening 20 May

Besides the climbing there will also be some hiking going on this weekend . Yes, there will be some non-climbers amongst us, who will take in some of West Virginia's breathtaking mountain scenery with a selection of day hikes. So this is a chance to bring non-climbing partners with.

The drive is 9 hours, camping will be at Seneca Shadows.

Routes are all trad, from 5.7 and up, on very sticky and unpolished rock.

Seneca Rocks Trad. climbing, West Virginia
Multipitch trad rock climbing on the breathtaking Seneca Rocks feature in West Virginia, USA. Drive time is only 8 hours from Toronto, discuss carpooling options with trip organiser. Accommodation will be car camping in the very pleasant Seneca Shadows campground (has showers). Contact the trip organiser for further information. Note that all participants must be at least competent seconds on multipitch routes. Attendance is at the organiser’s discretion. Contact trip coordinator at least one week ahead to arrange travel & accommodations.
Trip classification:B-C

Shawangunks Trad climbing, New Paltz, New York

This is a joint trip between the Toronto and Ottawa sections.

Multi-pitch Trad routes of all grades (5.1 to 5.13) in the beautiful Shawangunks. Camping available, motels & restaurants in nearby New Paltz. Contact trip coordinator for information on skills and/or gear requirements, meeting time, location & directions and at least one week ahead to arrange travel & accommodations.
Trip classification: C

Please note the change in contact information:

Contact:
Calvin Klatt
613-234-2072

The Mountaineer and Adirondack Rock and River have teamed up again to host the eleventh ADIRONDACK INTERNATIONAL MOUNTAINEERING FESTIVAL in Keene Valley and Keene, the heart of the High Peaks Region of New York. The three day fest will be on Martin Luther King weekend, January 12-14. The Mountainfest is a not for profit event that will benefit local and regional charities.

More ice and spaghetti fun this side of the Atlantic.

http://www.mountaineer.com/mountainfest/mountainfest11.htm

The Mountaineer
1866 Route 73
Keene Valley, New York 12943
Tel: 518 576-2281
Fax: 518 576-4352

This event has been eagerly anticipated by ice climbers in the eastern United States and is considered one of the premier climbing events in the country. It is intended to be a celebration of ice climbing & mountaineering and the people that make it a part of their lives. It continues to provide a great opportunity for those attending to network, socialize, try new gear and participate in technical clinics and private climbs. The Mt. Washington Valley is one of the finest waterfall ice climbing destinations in North America.

Featured Climbers include: Steve House, Barry Blanchard, Sean Isaac, Jared Ogden and many more.

An epic weekend of advanced Ice climbing, primarily WI5. Contact trip leader for information on travel, accommodations, skills and/or gear requirements. (Please note: Attendance is at the discretion of the trip leader).

Trip Classification: C

Trip Leader: Andrij Kolos
Phone: 416-762-4419
email:

Ice climbing, mixed climbing, XC skiing and snow shoeing in the north-eastern high peaks region. Contact trip leader for information on travel, accommodations, skills and/or gear requirements.

Trip Classification: B

Trip Leader: Dave Britnell
Phone: 905-884-3842
email:

Kit at pitch fifteen.

Ray Rutitis enters the chimney on the crux pitch.

Sentinal Rock - Yosemite Valley