Late Summer in the 'Dacks

Isaac and I climbed the Wiessner Route (II, 5.6) on Upper Washbowl Cliff during the first week of September. The weather finally was no longer excessively humid, which allowed for a comfortable day in the mountains. The first pitch of this route is the crux, with a few awkward moves getting over a roof/block. Needless to say, I "beached" myself atop the crux. The rest of the climb was very enjoyable and never difficult, just fun. Only four pitches, this route was short, but of high quality for its rating. The Adirondack Mountains are definitely my favorite place to climb out East.

Our route takes the ramp that weaves up the left side of the wall in the upper right of the photo

Isaac working his way up the last pitch

Me nearing the top of the second pitch

The view towards Chapel Pond and Chapel Pond Slab