{"id":19995,"date":"2024-09-06T17:27:08","date_gmt":"2024-09-06T17:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blocshop.com\/bloc-shop-v2\/bouldering-destinations-the-east\/"},"modified":"2024-09-06T17:27:08","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T17:27:08","slug":"bouldering-destinations-the-east","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blocshop.com\/en\/bouldering-destinations-the-east\/","title":{"rendered":"Bouldering Destinations: The East"},"content":{"rendered":"

You’ve had your fill of plastic holds and now you’re craving some real rock outdoors? Here are a few interesting destinations, depending on the type of weather you might encounter during the fall. Of course, having access to transportation or friends who do is something to consider.<\/span><\/p>\n

The thermometer stubbornly remains high? No worries.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Bas Saint-Laurent<\/h2>\n

A good way to seek out cooler weather is to head to Bas Saint-Laurent, where a fresh breeze sweeps through while the rest of Quebec is sweltering. The bouldering here is of good quality, and the approach hikes can be quite short, depending on the area. And the scenery and food? A winning combination.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Escalade

Photo by Ben Bouchard<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Smuggler’s Notch<\/h2>\n

If it\u2019s hot, don\u2019t hesitate to head south to neighboring Vermont. Since “Smuggs” is at a higher altitude, you\u2019ll shave off a few degrees even if it\u2019s summer elsewhere. It\u2019s a paradise for climbers of all levels: some V4s are stunning, and just a stone’s throw away, you\u2019ll find V12s with heinous crimps. The growing popularity of this destination has led to new developments in recent years, so there\u2019s a wide range of options available. With minimal approach hikes, it\u2019s hard to ask for more!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Un

Photo by tshiele<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Finally, the good conditions are here. Quickly, go explore these destinations!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

The Laurentians<\/h2>\n

Of course, there\u2019s Val-David, with its slopers and classic problems that will leave your fingers more raw than ever. But the great boulders don\u2019t stop there! A bit further north, Kanata offers numerous problems to explore. And that\u2019s not to mention other sites\u2014where access is not an issue\u2014where you can find a variety of problems, angles, and hold types that will give you a broad repertoire of boulders.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Yves

Photo by Yves Gravelle<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Snowy Mountain<\/h2>\n

This is a unique experience in the Northeast United States: granite, sculpted by the wind, sometimes resembling Swiss cheese. Many problems are quite gymnastic and will remind you of what you might find in an indoor climbing gym. The site isn\u2019t very large, but there\u2019s enough to play around on these rocks for a few days without getting bored. Not to mention the enchanting fall scenery.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Bouldering

Photo by Tomas Donoso<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

In the “I Can\u2019t Feel My Fingers” Category<\/em>
\nIt\u2019s now quite cold in the province, and bundling up in multiple coats, armed with hand warmers and lots of coffee in a thermos doesn\u2019t appeal to you? Here are some destinations that will warm your climber\u2019s heart\u2026 though a few hours of driving will be necessary to savor this rocky nectar.<\/span><\/p>\n

Niagara Glen<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s said that local climbers here go at it year-round. Certainly, there\u2019s a way to escape the freezing temperatures found here in this slightly milder area. The place boasts plenty of problems to explore\u2014700 to be exact, which should keep you busy! Not to mention the exotic aspect: the limestone will definitely present a different challenge!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Gunks<\/h2>\n

Officially known as Shawangunks, but everyone says “the Gunks.” The place saw the rise of traditional climbing in the 70s, but the boulders at the base of the cliffs are of excellent quality. And there are plenty of them. The guidebooks only cover a small fraction of what can be climbed. A bit of sun in February with good conditions, and you could be climbing in a sweater. Nice plan, right? Plus, the nearby town of New Paltz is very charming. That said, it\u2019s far from Quebec\u2019s granite. The quartz conglomerate that shapes the local rocks requires some adjustment, and picky climbers might not enjoy it at all.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Grimpeur

Photo by Jesse Jiryu Davis<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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