Bates Outing Club Archives

March 23, 2017

Shagg Crag

Description Shagg Crag has one of the highest concentrations of excellent quality hard sport climbing routes in the entire New England…

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March 10, 2017

The Amphitheater

Description The amphitheater is an excellent ice climbing spot located in Grafton Notch. It has a relatively short approach, is…

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March 10, 2017

Baldface Loop

Description The Baldface Loop is located in Evan’s Notch, and offers an incredible amount of hiking above tree-line based on the…

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March 10, 2017

South Baldface

Description South Baldface is located in Evan’s Notch, and offers an incredible amount of hiking above tree-line based on the…

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March 10, 2017

Tumbledown Dick

Description Arguably the closest crag from Bates (~1:15 from door to crag), Tumbledown Dick, also known as the dick, is…

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March 8, 2017

Bald Mountain

Description Bald Mountain is reached by a 15 minute hike on a flat easy trail followed by a 20-30 minute hike…

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