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IceCON 1. Climbs just coming in or only in upper elevations like Ravines.
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Climbing Area Index / Pinkham Notch: Detention Crag / Detention Corner (M1)
Detention Corner
Brad White
Photo by Ian White
Directions:  The obvious right-leaning chimney/corner in the middle of the crag.
Description: A good well-protected introduction to mixed climbing, as long as you have a #4 Camelot for the 4-inch crack!
    Pitch 1: Climb the short pillar to the chimney. Stem and chimney up to a #4 Camelot placement then step out right and face climb to the upper groove. Continue to the top, climbing thin ice and rock to the trees.

Gear: rock rack with #4 Camelot and short screws
Descent: Rap from trees using a single rope.
History:  January 29,2005 - Brad white and Ian White

 

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