tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1514930508926425942012-01-10T10:16:29.338-05:00Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.comBlogger1071100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-74463719721157166162012-01-09T15:33:00.002-05:002012-01-10T10:16:29.347-05:00

Do you ever jones for northeast/midatlantic/"anything east coast" climbing news, photos, anything, everything!? Well, I do.  There is something about climbing in the dank, dark, leafy, humus rich, dripping wet woods of the east coast Appalachians, and like mountains, that will never grow old for me. I crave it and I love it. I could do without the ticks but hey, it isn't like they can kill you.

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I wanted to immediately post, following the prior post on new routes, to comment on the diversity of climbing in Harpers Ferry. The gorge has all styles of climbing currently available (trad, top rope, aid, bouldering, sport, and ice) except for plastic indoor climbing. Given the diversity of styles, the number of people in the area, the history of nearby areas such as Seneca, the proximity of

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-27916815670760885512012-01-05T15:20:00.001-05:002012-01-07T10:12:32.169-05:00

While most visiting roped rock climbers seem to stick to the popular, well traveled, main stay routes, Harpers Ferry is seeing talented roped rock climbers get creative, venture out into new vertical terrain, and then share their exploits with the rest of us so we can sample these new lines. If you've been following along then you know that we have also been seeing talented bouldering climbers

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-53830082610339342932012-01-02T22:03:00.001-05:002012-01-04T22:38:24.271-05:00

Information is coming soon. Stay Tuned! Three new routes by Dan Montague and Martin Leska, two new routes from John Kelbel and partners, and a repeat of an R route done a couple years ago. Thanks

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If you've been following along then you know that 2011 brought the ascent of two spectacular boulder problems that were previously unclimbed. The first is Learning to Fly V8/9 in the Upper Highlands on Elk Ridge. This problem has been known about for close to 15 years but noone with sufficient strength to complete it had made the hike and put in the time to successfully climb it.  Learning To

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Update: 12/30/11 Brian has provided a guide for those interested in trying this problem - HERE________I'm happy to report on a recent send (bouldering) in Harpers Ferry. Brian Spiering is reporting that on November 26, 2011 he was able to make a stand start ascent of the New Dawn Project. You can view a video of Brian sending the problem at http://vimeo.com/32724355 . "New Dawn" Project of

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A time lapse of some local climbers on some local rock. Balcony Jr. is included in this series of images. Credits to Indy. Climb Maryland: A Time Lapse View from Mark Kochte on Vimeo.

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Photos of Snow and Fall Foliage in the Harpers Ferry Gorge. Snow on Fall foliage in the Balcony Rock area Just one of the old standby boulders in the snow. Snowy view from atop Balcony Rock Balcony Jr. in the snow Balcony Jr. in the snow The Underground Railroad Overhang View towards Harpers Ferry from atop Maryland Heights.

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Revised on 8/18/11, "Learning To Fly" beta update (The Bouldering Guide has been updated 8/16/11) I'm happy to report on some recent bouldering activity in Harpers Ferry. Alex took a quick phone pic of the problem. It's overhanging, bad holds, bad feet, longish moves, and pretty rock. You can catch site of this problem in the Harpers Ferry Climbing Tour Part II video when a hand comes into

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-26942784048741644742011-08-04T15:02:00.001-04:002011-08-04T15:04:49.008-04:00

If you are visiting Harpers Ferry to climb and find that you have forgotten gear or need a new piece then check out these local shops. The Trail House and Mountain Trails both carry climbing gear. The Outfitter in Harpers Ferry does not carry climbing gear. Below, you'll find a Website, Address, Phone Number, Hours, and a Google Map for the stores. Frederick, MD The Trail House http://

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I've completed some updates to the guide information for the coming Fall season. Though the summer heat makes it seem as though we will forever roast, better temps are on the way. Make sure to check out the updates (see below) so you can maximize your Fall climbing experience in and around Harpers Ferry. Sure beats the view from the office. Rappel station on Loudon Heights. Balcony Jr,

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FUNDRAISING HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED ____________________________________________________________________ New sticker designs, and sizes have arrived. When you purchase these stickers the profits go to support the maintenance and placement of fixed anchors (eg. belay stations, rappel stations, etc.) in the gorge. Thanks, Available in a 3x4.5 inch size. Available in a 3x4.5 inch, and a 4x6 inch

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Some climbing areas are just about the rock and you're companions. Those are the places that are not aesthetically pleasing for whatever reason, trash/graffiti/other urban elements, or maybe the rock is chossy or unnatural and ugly due to scarring/excavation/quarrying/human induced aesthetics. We frequent these places to get in a work out and settle because of the proximity to home or work, and

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-34977871833088543702011-07-08T19:15:00.004-04:002011-07-12T14:13:26.640-04:00

Contribute to anchor maintenance and placement in Harpers Ferry by purchasing an oval international style sticker.$7.00All profits from the sale of these stickers will go to anchor maintenance in the gorge. Shipping priced for United States only. Sticker Type 4"x6" HFC Sticker $7.00

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-62298224638846991962011-07-04T17:37:00.003-04:002011-07-08T18:32:03.623-04:00

During this past winter (2010/11) I posted about the Limestone cliffs across the Potomac river from Shepherdstown, WV. ( CLICK HERE to see that post.) While recently digging through old photographs, I found a few from around 1996 that are of my cousin and I climbing on those cliffs. We had just begun rock climbing so we were pretty nervous. You'll see in the first photograph that we had a double

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-24682250723029665902011-07-02T12:55:00.002-04:002011-07-03T13:39:39.379-04:00

Enjoy some images of Harpers Ferry from a variety of angles within the gorge.  The first photo captures a climber with all of the traditional climbing gear. These photographs were taken by Carl Orr. Here the climber moves upward on the main cliffs of Maryland Heights.  There are two pillars in the gorge. One is north of Maryland Heights (sign wall cliffs) and the other is across the river in

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-49726052184859257882011-07-01T06:28:00.003-04:002011-07-01T12:03:41.172-04:00

I met Dennis after work yesterday for some climbing at Loudon Hts. We parked at the trailhead in the large lot just down from the gas station & hiked to the top. Double ropes got us down from the bolts, which we then pulled & I began racking up for a new (for us, at least) route. The climb followed the discontinuous cracks left of the East-facing dihedral up to a tree with an established rap

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As an experiment, I have decided to allow advertisements to be placed on the blog. I don't know what kind of money will result from allowing the advertisements on this site but intend to channel whatever funds (if any) are generated into anchor maintenance/replacement/installation at Harpers Ferry. I'm doubtful that much will come of this but thought it would be worth trying. If it provided

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-42661652392284057502011-06-27T12:17:00.000-04:002011-06-27T12:17:30.561-04:00

When we go somewhere frequently, travel the same roads or trails, and view the scenery from the same angles over and over we tend to stop seeing and appreciating the wonder of a place, or person for that matter.  So, freshen your image of Harpers Ferry with a view from Short Mountain, VA.  The photo was taken by Carl Orr. In the photo you are looking roughtly west up the Potomac River, toward

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-38791451224140017962011-06-18T19:13:00.005-04:002011-06-25T17:08:41.010-04:00

Today was a fine summer day for hanging out in Harpers Ferry. It began with a trip to Shepherdstown, as usual, for some coffee, breakfast, and a sandwich for lunch. I then drove down to Harpers Ferry and parked at the Widespot below Loudon Heights. Due to some litter issues this area has been reduced in size. The first half now has No Parking signs and the second half appears to be open for

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-44752781093243457052011-05-17T15:18:00.002-04:002011-06-25T17:17:54.708-04:00

Love Joy Happiness - Catch it, Feel it! A fine day at Balcony Jr. for the Mercersburg Academy Outdoor Education group. Thanks to Ryan Smith for taking some quick shots between climbs.

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-1669127761798133872011-03-21T16:12:00.001-04:002011-06-25T17:10:26.374-04:00

Balcony Jr. was the focus of some Spring climbing action over this past weekend. Carl Orr grabbed some great photos of the weekends activities. I don't know the names of the climbers in these shots. If you know their names, feel free to post comments. Enjoy the images and click on any image to see a larger version. Thanks Carl. A group of climbers hanging out below Balcony Jr.  Setting

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-70944710615913579902011-03-15T20:12:00.000-04:002011-03-15T20:12:46.495-04:00

Uploaded a new version of the "rough" bouldering guide. Added the names for most problems, and some new info. The New Dawn Boulders, and The Blair Witch Area are not included. http://harpersferryclimbing.com/THE_GUIDE_DOWNLOAD.pdf

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-26711335579034968332011-03-15T10:27:00.001-04:002011-06-25T17:11:40.757-04:00

If you haven't been climbing in Harpers Ferry, or done anything in Harpers Ferry, then you won't know that parking is one of the sticking points for access. Whether you are viewing the town, partying in the river, kayaking the rivers, hiking the Appalachian Trail, or climbing, the parking situation is an issue. Carpooling is essential. There is a gravel lot next to the Cindy Dee Restaurant (

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With the improving weather it's time to get out and climb on some real stone. Steve E has provided some images of bouldering at The Cove in the Outlying Area on Elk Ridge, MD and also a couple shots from Balcony Rock. As a matter of perspective the climber in these shots is over 6 feet tall. Keep that in mind when you are gauging the size of the rocks.  Steve on The Portal at the Outlying

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As winter slowly looses its grip on the region I thought it would be nice to look back, way back, at winters past and other historical climbing images related to Rob and the Maryland crew. Most of these photos are from the late 1970's into the early 1980's. You can click on the photos to see larger versions, which I recommend you do. The first set are of Alex Badant on a Shenandoah ice climbing

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The weather turned nice for a short window before turning cold and snowing some more. Steve E. and friend managed to take advantage of the 70 degree temps and do a little bouldering on Elk Ridge. They bouldered at the Balcony Rock Boulders and worked their way up the ridge to the Starlight Boulder and then up to the Upper Highlands. A perfect way to hit it on Elk Ridge. Enjoy, Starlight

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Rob Savoye has assembled four pages that detail his climbing days at Harpers Ferry. Please enjoy the stories and photos. Climbing Gear http://www.welcomehome.org/climbing/gear/ Original Climbing Guidebook  (Scan) http://www.welcomehome.org/climbing/guide-scan.html Maryland Heights Climbing Photographs http://www.welcomehome.org/climbing/mdheights/ Climbing Related Stories http://

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Here is a short video of three boulder problems at the Balcony Rock Boulders, Elk Ridge, Maryland. The problems in order are Y Equals X, X Squared, and X Cubed. The footage was taken over the Christmas/New Years Holiday 2010/2011. When it's 40 degrees, sunny, with very little wind, the climbing on Elk Ridge is fantastic. The video quality is average since I only have the basic free movie editor

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-70771292658801005382011-02-08T16:08:00.001-05:002011-06-25T17:14:41.808-04:00

What lights my fire?Ask yourself this questions and think on it deeply. If you've been following along you know we are digging into the past and unearthing the roots. Have a look at the following photograph:  The photograph was taken outside Baltimore, Maryland. Ed Bollack at Ilchester. You can read the story of this photo down below. Does the word "Ridiculous" come to mind? I like

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The Harpers Ferry - Climbing History project is underway.  Below are a couple images to wet your whistle. We'll work on a full compilation of photos and stories but for now, enjoy these shots. We also have the added bonus of climbing related photos from other locations in Maryland as well as in adjacent states.  Paul Clancy, Rob Savoye (foot), Maryland Heights  Scott McClurg. The classic

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-33249690947233158662011-01-26T10:57:00.003-05:002011-06-25T17:15:26.900-04:00

After the previous post on Harpers Ferry climbing history I was in contact with Rob Savoye (publisher of the first online Harpers Ferry climbing guide) who was one of the early documented rock climbers at Harpers Ferry. Rob's response to the SMC carabiner was as follows: It was probably Alex Badant's (now deceased). He climbed over there a bunch of times in the early 80s, and none of the rest of

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Recent exploits in Harpers Ferry have brought me in contact with a lot of Knifeblades, Lost Arrow Pitons, RURP's, and the finding of long lost climbing gear that was dropped. I thought it would be fun to track down the age of 2 pieces of gear to put an age range on what could be the first known ascent of a route or to just get a sense of when the climber who placed or dropped the gear was on that

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-41814194711429144982011-01-01T12:51:00.002-05:002011-06-25T17:17:33.908-04:00

Welcome to the New Year. We ended 2010 Harpers Ferry Climbing with a bang. New Years Eve found us starting the day in Shepherdstown, WV at a great little local restaurant called Betty's Restaurant. The windows were steamed when we approached and the service was warm once we were in side. It's a tiny place on Main Street between the Lost Dog coffee shop and the Shepherdstown Sweet Shop. Betty's

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-44804088206677409442010-12-29T19:11:00.002-05:002011-06-25T17:18:10.677-04:00

France? Spain? Where can you find beautiful limestone? In Maryland, across the river from Shepherdstown, WV is a limestone crag with some good rock climbs. The approach is about 1/4mile walk on the C and O canal, the limestone is white/black/gold/blue, and the climbing is fun. Just across the river is a town with cool amenities, Shepherd University, cool restaurants of all  scales and costs (for

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-68243065714280657902010-12-28T20:05:00.002-05:002011-06-25T17:18:36.671-04:00

Today started bright and early with a trip to the Shepherdstown Sweet Shop (bakery) and The Lost Dog (coffee shop) in Shepherdstown, WV. All good days begin this way. A chocolate covered cake donut and a ham/egg/cheese croissant for breakfast, grab a sandwich for lunch (The Winston=tuna salad on a delicious onion roll), and then a delicous brew by the The Lost Dog. This morning it was a jasmine

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-18104833191477535842010-12-27T18:46:00.001-05:002011-06-25T17:19:01.842-04:00

Burrrr! It's cold, WINDY, and beautiful in the Harpers Ferry gorge right now. Below are some photos from Monday (12/27/10) afternoon.  It's been so cold that the Potomac River is beginning to freeze over.  Balcony Jr. forms ice on cold years. It isn't climbable. It's more of a decoration.   There is a boulder about 25 yards west of Balcony Jr. that has the above engraving on it. I have

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-83544376725164600412010-12-23T11:26:00.001-05:002011-06-25T17:19:31.249-04:00

Christmas in Harpers Ferry (image borrowed) Look for updates after Christmas and New Years... if the weather cooperates. We hope to have new information on Balcony Jr. such as updated route information, and new photos. We are also hoping to get some solid bouldering shots for you boulderers out there. ***Remember, Elk Ridge faces south and gets sun all day long. It is a perfect winter area.

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-3498666962139148992010-12-10T17:37:00.001-05:002011-06-25T17:20:06.160-04:00

Ryan Smith of "Chase and Smith Photography" and "Ryan Smith Photography" (http://www.csphotographs.com/ & http://www.ryansmithphoto.com/ ) recently flew over Harpers Ferry in a helicopter. Ryan took some photos from the air and has made them available to us. Please check out Ryan's other creative professional photography endeavors at the two websites listed above. The first three photographs

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-67777889991121974062010-11-29T10:05:00.001-05:002011-06-25T17:20:29.560-04:00

John Kelbel of http://patapscorock.blogspot.com/ recently visited Loudon Heights, Virginia/West Virginia. He rope soloed and rapped the cliffs to check them out. Afterwards he wrote a trip report to some friends about his adventure and has given permission to use it here. Read on for his account of Loudon Heights and to see some photos of some good looking climbs. Before going to Loudon you

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-1629287499980598712010-11-15T13:19:00.002-05:002011-03-18T14:24:31.151-04:00

The Highlands of Elk Ridge have some really nice boulders. This area has a great feel to it as these boulders sit far up above the noise of the river, the roads, and the train tracks that run through the gorge. The Highlands area is above Balcony Jr. HERE(map) HERE(rope) which has been featured in previous posts. See the Bouldering guide for info on the area.  Steve is climbing near Bulge

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-34240105017413630372010-11-02T06:52:00.006-04:002011-03-18T14:14:12.780-04:00

We made a return visit to Balcony Jr on Halloween. We'd already encountered a couple climbers at Balcony on our approach & upon arriving at our destination, we met Harpers Ferry local Steve bouldering on the Sunshine Wall (HERE, problems #13-19). After rigging a top rope on the arete at the Eastern end of the crag, I was able to snap a few pics of Steve doing Big Dipper on the Starlight Boulder .

Carlnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-1994210390009697292010-11-01T12:29:00.001-04:002010-11-02T08:58:59.796-04:00

... of climbing activity that is. Indy and his band of Maryland climbing afficianados have been climbing at Balcony Jr. They have been exploring new lines  and have come up with some good ones with climbing difficulty anywhere from 5.6 to 5.11. He reports that Balcony Rock continues to see climbers. They visit it for the great low to mid range difficulty climbs that it offers. There is also

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-43306181892688909022010-10-29T15:36:00.001-04:002010-11-17T10:39:11.261-05:00

Everywhere we walk at Harpers Ferry there have been those before us. You are not alone when you are searching in the woods. They are there...as you will be in 100 more.  Loudon Heights & Chestnut Hill crags in the background. Jefferson Rock in the foreground. Photos from http://www.wvculture.org/index.aspx Happy Halloween!

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-14567242409323104642010-10-28T10:32:00.000-04:002010-10-28T10:32:15.465-04:00

Most photographs taken at Harpers Ferry are from the same physical locations and thus capture the same perspective on the gorge. As Carl Orr has been exploring the Chestnut Hill crags and capturing his adventures on film he has also managed to capture a new vantage point on the gorge. Take a look at the photos below and enjoy this new perspective. Click on any of the images to see them at a

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-90411238691100290452010-10-25T07:32:00.005-04:002010-11-17T11:04:00.936-05:00

The following photos are from a recent trip to Balcony Jr. on Elk Ridge HERE (map), HERE (rope) Thee first three photos show J.K. climbing a harder (5.11+ ?) line through the overhangs at the center of the wall. He later completed a variation finish to the right as well. The next 5 photos depict a couple different routes nearer the left end of the outcropping in the 5.8-10 range HERE.

Carlnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-34543066587138466402010-10-15T09:26:00.004-04:002010-10-15T09:46:31.936-04:00

Just up from the fin in the previous post, Daniel takes the lead on this classic dihedral. Dennis seconds the route.

Carlnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-36388726682548801172010-10-15T08:43:00.003-04:002010-10-15T09:25:37.398-04:00

10.13.10 Hit Chestnut Hill again Wednesday afternoon w/ Denny G. & Danny B. From the bolted route, we continued up & East to put a couple more trad lines up.

Carlnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-64986378258890175352010-10-06T09:15:00.004-04:002010-10-06T10:39:45.288-04:00

After several solo trips exploring the more obscure crags above 340 between Loudon Hts & Chestnut Hill Rd, I finally recruited a partner. As he hadn't climbed this side of the river previously, we visited the most easily accessed spot, so that I'd have time to introduce him to the main cliffs afterward. The Chestnut Hill Rd Cliffs are *just* off the road as it heads up from 340; parking is

Carlnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-54155922736840453612010-10-01T14:55:00.001-04:002010-10-01T14:56:37.756-04:00

The Fall climbing season is upon us. Get out there and climb. Trad - Sport - Bouldering  ~ Whatever you like, go do it at Harpers Ferry, take photos and/or video and send it to CONRAD (at) HARPERS FERRY CLIMBING (dot) COM  if you want to share it with others. I'll post it on the blog or use it in the website and give you credit for your images.

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-86941902075013766712010-08-16T12:51:00.000-04:002010-08-16T12:51:52.888-04:00

Dog Days from kevin catlin on Vimeo. Watch this great video showcasing some Central PA bouldering. They have some really good looking blocks up there on what appears to be Diabase, and Sandstone. Problem grades aren't given but names are. The locations are not given specifically but in an interview section of the film they mention a couple locations by name. Go to the Chetroy.com blog (see

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-2260690548489123572010-07-06T11:45:00.002-04:002010-11-17T10:54:31.329-05:00

Maryland native Louis Miliman recently visited Harpers Ferry from Austin, TX. He hit up some of the bouldering in the gorge and sent in a few photos from the West Virginia Wall in the Shenandoah Boulders area. "Country Road", Problem #53 - AX The three photos below are sort of Problem #57 - CY but not from the frowny rail sit start. He started on some tiny horizontal crimps between C and D. It's

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-88711637996043940782010-06-23T14:51:00.001-04:002010-06-23T15:18:49.251-04:00

If you would like to know more on the geology of Harpers Ferry, check out this USGS Map from 2000. or an older version at http://pubs.usgs.gov/bul/b2123/pl1-150dpi.pdf from 1996. The Shenandoah Boulders and Giggling Boulders are apparently a metasiltstone (metamorphosized siltstone) and most of the other rock you climb on is quartzite (metamorphosized sandstone). There are multiple kinds of

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-43053794778923051082010-06-15T13:20:00.001-04:002010-11-17T11:09:56.340-05:00

Part II - Harpers Ferry Climbing Video Tour from Conrad Schaefer on Vimeo. This is Part II of the Harpers Ferry Climbing Video Tour. This video takes a quick "walking tour" through climbing on Elk Ridge, Maryland. The quality is rough but you can get a sense of some of the bouldering on Elk Ridge. The areas covered in the video include Balcony Rock, Balcony Jr., Outlying Area, The Land of First

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-8077379795843563582010-06-09T14:52:00.000-04:002010-06-09T14:52:27.507-04:00

Harpers Ferry Climbing Video Tour - Part I from Conrad Schaefer on Vimeo.Part I - Learn the lay of the land from the car in this video tour of Harpers Ferry rock climbing. Titles tell you where to park, what climbing areas you are driving past so you can become familiar with the scenery and know where things are in the Harpers Ferry gorge. www.harpersferryclimbing.com This isn't a complete

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-88185683943460936002010-06-01T11:20:00.001-04:002010-11-17T10:57:00.126-05:00

Jagged Crack from Conrad Schaefer on Vimeo.This is a goofy film of Evan Horst climbing "Jagged Crack" in Harpers Ferry, WV. He leads this crack on traditional gear. The top of this wall is just below the West Virginia Wall bouldering wall in the Shenandaoah Boulders. Information on this wall can be found HERE.

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-51191545134152094062010-05-25T15:54:00.000-04:002010-05-25T15:54:21.287-04:00

Check it out. A short film with a couple boulder problems in Harpers Ferry. Enjoy. Bouldering in Harpers Ferry MD-WV-VA from Conrad Schaefer on Vimeo. A couple boulder problems from Harpers Ferry set to some Front Porch Pickin'.

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-83856397298053979502010-05-21T12:52:00.000-04:002010-05-21T12:52:13.008-04:00

Check it out. A couple quick clips from this week.

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-8999924447903815462010-05-19T23:25:00.000-04:002010-05-19T23:25:03.226-04:00

Check out a quick video of Balcony Jr on Elk Ridge. It's a view from below.

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-88902724656772695872010-05-19T21:52:00.000-04:002010-05-19T21:52:17.092-04:00

Deadpoint magazine has a great video on Jason Kehl and 2 problems at Rocks State Park, MD.  Good to see the local exposure. http://www.deadpointmag.com/videos/watch/jason-kehl-revisits-rocks-state-park-md sorry no embed

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-62083285820180485092010-05-18T09:23:00.000-04:002010-05-18T09:23:15.701-04:00

Maggie Snowel posted some images on her photo page from a recent trip to Balcony Rock. Here are three that look pretty nice.

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-27705133353425504552010-05-15T16:26:00.000-04:002010-05-15T16:26:57.135-04:00

Watch this bouldering film of some local climbing and climbers. It seems to be centered around the Mid-Atlantic Region. I recognize problems from Coopers Rock, Rocks State Park, and Whiskey Springs. There are some other areas in it that look good but that I'm not familiar with. This film is by Kevin Catlin and I first discovered it on Chetroy.com What would it take to get problems from Harpers

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-4700638116681650452010-05-04T16:18:00.000-04:002010-05-04T16:18:45.646-04:00

http://www.martin2001.com/homepage/topoprints/usa/harpers-ferry-M19-.jpgThis could possibly be the most magnificent portrayal of Harpers Ferry that I have seen. A photo from Dan Burgess of Harpers Ferry rooftops against a fall foliage covered mountain. Photograph of Harpers Ferry from a plane. The Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers join and flow towards Washington DC Looking upriver at the town of

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-792723729803992872010-04-20T23:39:00.000-04:002010-04-20T23:39:52.558-04:00

YouTube seems to have an endless supply of films on Harpers Ferry. This one is from WV public television and is pretty recent in age. It begins with the roots of the town and finishes with John Brown's hanging.

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-5869061749027114292010-04-20T14:42:00.001-04:002010-04-20T14:50:18.987-04:00

I seem to have an insatiable hunger for images of Harpers Ferry. After 50 pages of google image results here are some more images taken from the web. I have put the links to the pages where the photos originate at the bottom of this post. (***These are not my photographs) Panoramic shot looking downstream from the town. Looking down the Shenandoah toward the gap. A nice train shot with the

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-35197511431014150322010-04-19T14:58:00.000-04:002010-04-19T14:58:23.210-04:00

Sometimes all I want to do is see the rock in Harpers Ferry. The area is so beautiful and I love rock climbing anywhere in the gorge. I did a quick search for some photos I hadn't posted or seen before. Here is what I came up with. All of these photos are of the Main Face. There is so much more climbing and so many more cliffs than the most visible one (the Main Face) that shows up in all the

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-27562045181227007222010-04-13T23:09:00.000-04:002010-04-13T23:09:08.235-04:00

How about some Horseback Riding right in Harpers Ferry. This website has some great links to camping, hotels, etc. and riding packages on trails around Elk Ridge. Looks fun to me and a perfect rest day activity.

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-42714380526925085512010-04-13T22:58:00.000-04:002010-04-13T22:58:43.901-04:00

Check out the Maple Tree Campground website. They have tent camping, tree house camping, all kinds of fun stuff and it is just 10 minutes from Harpers Ferry. http://www.thetreehousecamp.com/index.shtml Some photos from the website This spot is within a 1/4 mile of the Gapland parking area for the Blair Witch Area.

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-42666340435636283272010-04-13T21:12:00.000-04:002010-04-13T21:12:21.781-04:00

Nice pic of some ice in Harpers Ferry. Unfortunately there are a couple stories floating around the internet about climbers being arrested for climbing the ice over the railroad tracks. It's a real shame we don't have better access to the ice since it shows up every year a cold snap hits. It's for good reason though. The train tracks through Harpers Ferry are very active. At times it seems trains

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-54255730099388165472010-04-12T21:04:00.004-04:002010-04-13T21:08:26.449-04:00

Below are photos from Carl Orr. They are from different seasons of climbing at Harpers Ferry. Enjoy

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-70113276064027305412010-03-07T17:37:00.000-05:002010-03-07T17:37:57.555-05:00

Check out the new google map for Harpers Ferry Climbing.

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-65975447644217177712010-03-07T13:01:00.000-05:002010-03-07T13:01:45.796-05:00

If you would like to contact me please send your electronic mail to Conrad att harpers ferry climbing dott com Please be patient. I only check the email account about 2 times a month. You can also comment here on the blog so that others can help you out.

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-21431533645765052532010-03-07T12:45:00.000-05:002010-03-07T12:45:38.282-05:00

GUIDE DOWNLOAD http://www.harpersferryclimbing.com/THE_GUIDE_DOWNLOAD.pdf A very rough version of the Harpers Ferry Bouldering Guide is now available for download. Not all areas are covered and I have included only Maps and Problem lists. The guide contains no directions to the areas, parking information, etc.  The maps of the boulders were created around 2003/2004 and haven't been updated so

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-41489600382864718182010-02-10T12:02:00.003-05:002010-02-10T12:56:56.171-05:00

From the belay, I proceeded up the steep wall left of the cave. I picked up a red ball-nut in September & I think I've used it on every trip to HF since. Here it is the placement to the left. There was an old piton near the start of the climb, as well as a stuck TCU higher up- signs of previous passage. The 1st Pitch is shown on Rob Savoye's topo, but without any route info. The 2nd Pitch

Carlnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-50015640527426842392010-02-10T11:22:00.003-05:002010-02-10T12:57:07.230-05:00

With the leaves fallen from the trees, you can really see just how much rock there is here. After beginning Hard-up, I followed my partner's suggestion to head right at the 'Y' (I would normally head left, moving up toward the lower left corner of the sign). This photo is looking up at the line I was to take, from where the paths diverge. The pitch was well-protected, taking mostly small cams;

Carlnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-82783835060594756872010-02-02T21:11:00.000-05:002010-02-02T21:11:45.755-05:00

It has obviously been too cold and snowy to do much rock climbing in comfort. I was up in Maryland over the holidays and rediscovered a wall I had written off for low rock quality. I was X-country skiing to the top of Maryland Heights via the park service trail and passed above the wall. When I got back down I check it out and bouldered it in my cross country ski boots. There are some loose

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-11407097121308853432009-11-21T10:50:00.000-05:002009-11-21T10:50:37.649-05:00

All of these images are borrowed from Rockclimbing.com . The first two are old school. Even though I still use hexes when climbing these guys have the old school kind. Apparently the second image is Baby Burn. Next we have a distant view of the Main cliffs, then a view of an aid route called Spectacular Spectacle on the Train Tunnel Wall. The next photo looks up Hard Up on the main face. The

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-80310755738797673052009-11-01T11:20:00.000-05:002009-11-01T11:20:29.014-05:00

 In some idle searching I have come across some cool photos of Harpers Ferry. These are not my photos. I've provided a link to the source of the photos. http://www.nps.gov/archive/hafe/jpeg/snow-96.jpg http://www.rivertrail.com/images/harpers-ferry-history2.jpg http://www.pbase.com/terry434/image/49162350 http://www.drakedeming.com/?p=38

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-14787610434829205772009-10-31T10:55:00.004-04:002009-10-31T10:59:37.140-04:00

The Fall has brought some new climbing action at Harpers Ferry. Check out the pics below fom Carl Orr. Carl's friend following a trad line on Loudon Heights View of the bridges and main cliffs at Harpers Ferry from Loudon Heights Carl leading a route on the Train Tunnel wall (pic from 2008) Carl's friend leading on Loudon Heights. Harpers Ferry has a lot of unknown climbing history.

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-21850719331038316882009-09-17T00:15:00.000-04:002009-09-17T00:15:23.932-04:00

Francisco Munoz on Rags to Riches 5.9**** (photos by Indy)Francisco Munoz on Air Time 5.11

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-52839566464822791982009-09-12T12:36:00.001-04:002011-03-18T14:26:48.065-04:00

In the comment section of the post below this one, Carl commented on on his trip to this wall. He climbed this line on lead with trad gear. He confirmed the quality of this line and shared his gear use (C3's). He also reported finding a rusty piton half way up. Way to go Carl! Read his comment to learn which line he took, etc. He refers to this photo in his post. He climbed the arete to the crack

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-8813125027413856232009-08-29T12:29:00.004-04:002009-08-29T13:00:07.679-04:00

I added more details to the Loudon Heights page, the main climbing page as well as adding a seperate page with notes for the Shenandoah River cracks.If you get out to Harpers and gather some photographs feel free to share them.Send them to conrad at harpersferryclimbing dot com (email address). In the photo I'm climbing "Air Show" 5.11 at Skink Rock.Photo by Jeff, Carl or Indy? I can't remember,

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-82298255233330861832009-08-16T15:34:00.004-04:002009-08-16T15:49:51.337-04:00

I added a few more things to the site. Updated the Giggling Boulders with a couple images. I also refined the update on the Loudon Heights Main cliff area by labeling where the photos are taken from by putting numbers in the overview photo. Now you can navigate to some of the great climbing at Loudon Heights more easily.This might be one of the last updates for a while. Most of the trip to MD

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-34396605665174435132009-08-15T01:16:00.006-04:002009-08-15T01:23:55.302-04:00

Larissa on Carpet Crack.Jeff on Carpet Crack.Carl leading Carpet Crack.Losing an arm.Conrad leading Carpet Crack.Placing a #4. Lot's of good gear on this route.

Ryan Smithnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-31111988937501987662009-08-14T21:40:00.003-04:002009-08-14T21:44:20.842-04:00

I have updated the web guide to include info on many areas previously not covered. These include most of Loudon Heights, the River cracks/walls, Chestnut Hill Rd, the Train Tunnel Wall, and the Outlying Area cliffs and bouldering.I have also updated Balcony Rope and Bouldering with pics. Enjoy

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-62925001367679537732009-08-14T21:13:00.003-04:002009-08-14T21:21:44.654-04:00

Conrad leading "Rags to Riches". This climb takes great gear! Pics by Jeff

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-89009354866951801322009-08-14T21:06:00.001-04:002009-08-14T21:09:50.543-04:00

Indy and Michelle put up a line at Skink Rock and called it "Driving With The Top Down". Michelle is high stepping on this route in the picture. Photo by Indy.

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-57653857797031785562009-08-14T10:36:00.002-04:002009-08-14T10:38:13.551-04:00

Larissa climbing Oh My Eyes! at Skink RockPhoto by Jeff Smith

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-67562656383291496282009-08-13T12:19:00.004-04:002009-08-13T12:27:21.761-04:00

Aura cranking out the classic "Rags to Riches" 5.9 classic, Gear: used Black Diamond Camalots sizes #0.5 - #5Photos by Indy.

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-6714738773714757312009-08-12T14:41:00.003-04:002009-08-13T13:06:38.894-04:00

Conrad leading "Carpet Crack" (5.8). This crack takes #3 up to #5 Camalots. You can jam it, layback it, or stem through the corner. It's your choice. More of this one later!Photos by Indy!

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-92206169667344609512009-08-12T14:25:00.007-04:002009-08-12T14:40:24.489-04:00

The below photo was taken after our Skink Rock climbing session which lasted from about 9:30am till about 5pm. It was a long, shady, breezy day of climbing. We all did at least 4 climbs and some of us did closer to 12 routes. We top roped climbs, and lead cracks on trad gear. Carl took a nice fall on a cam and caught nothing but air on his way down. Indy showed up to sign some books, kiss some

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-3295983328732458682009-08-08T21:53:00.006-04:002009-08-12T14:25:24.715-04:00

In the photo below you can see the long slab wall that makes up the left side of Skink Rock. You can see the dihedral crack to roof, that is visible in a photo in the previous post, in the right side of the photo below. Below is a side pic of the Skink Boulder. You can see the Skink Rock boulder in the photo below from the trail above the cliff. The cliff is down and to the right below the

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-81576739111439357812009-08-08T18:08:00.006-04:002009-08-08T21:49:36.564-04:00

I'm in Maryland for vacation. Here are some photos to update the site. Skink Rock from a different perspective. The Train Tunnel Wall (notice me in the picture for scale). This wall is big!I ran into a new kind of snake to my travels at Harpers Ferry. This snake known as the Hog-Nosed Snake is not poisonous. It is very intimidating though b/c it hisses and flares a hood like a cobra! Scary!

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-85395110309483914992009-07-30T16:17:00.002-04:002009-07-30T16:19:23.824-04:00

On Sunday August 9th, 2009 I will be climbing at Harpers Ferry with friends.We are meeting at 9am in the gravel parking lot adjacent to the Cindy Dee Restaurant. We will carpool down to the parking areas along the Potomac River and hike up to Skink Rock to top rope and lead trad climbs. Bring a friend and meet us for some climbing fun.Questions?, Comment here. we'll get back to you.See you there!

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Will be adding a link on the main page for the Mid-Atlantic Climbers website.www.dcmetroclimbing.com

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I have updated many pages and added completely new pages. Peruse the site for new pics, info, etc...Skink Rock, the Heights bouldering cove, Blair witch, Parking, Roadside slab, etc.....enjoy

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-40915163301655390992009-06-30T18:16:00.002-04:002009-06-30T18:16:52.346-04:00

Check out the 4 new photos on the Skink Rock page.Thanks Jeff, Maggie, Craig for sending in your pics!

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-24506075447459223842009-06-28T17:46:00.002-04:002009-06-28T17:49:39.506-04:00

Updated the web againChanged Balcony Rock boulderingAdded: Skink Rock, The Frontier, Shenandoah Boulders, Ridge top boulder, Giggling Boulders,Changed the loudon heights photo so the labels stay overlapped in place.enjoyMay have new pics of Skink Rock soon. Three climbers went this weekend to Skink Rock and may have pics available soon. Thanks Jeff, Maggie, and Craig.

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The Loudon Heights photo with labels is not cooperating and the labels are shifting so that they are not over the location of the climbing areas in the picture but otherwise it's running.Added the biggest secret bit of bouldering at Harpers. The Underground Railroad overhang. 25 ft of the steep.Edited the index page to add caution statement, the access fund, Indy's page, Rob Savoye guide, and the

Conradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00467589344581633766noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-151493050892642594.post-52182980396777942932009-06-23T14:42:00.004-04:002009-06-27T13:22:03.347-04:00

A local crew is headed to check out lines on Balcony Jr, get photos, and do new lines.Here is a map for the Highlands to help navigate. I'll get a page up sometime with the maps, problem info, etc.. for the highlands but for now this should help!enjoy

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