NEClimbs - information for New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont rock and ice climbers
BugCON 4: almost too intense for climbing, DEET required
4 out of a possible 5
Climbing Area Index / North Bald Cap / The Apron (5.5)
Directions:  Walk in to the obvious low angled apron of rock in the middle of the cliff. Hike around the left side until you see an (obvious?) Arete.
Description: You can hike up through the woods directly above to access the Arete.
    Pitch 1: Follow the arete proper with natural gear and one bolt to a blue sling and rap ring on a pine tree. 5.5, 120'

    Pitch 2: Climb straight up to a natural belay at 180'. 5.4.

    Pitch 3: Climb up slab to tree ledge. 5.2, 50'

Gear: standard rack
Descent: rappel the route with 2 ropes
History:  November 13,2010 - Bill Keiler, Jack Dorsey

 

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