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Pitchoff Chimney Cliff climbing conditions

Good — dry and climbable

Right now

Temp52°F
Wind3 mph
Gusts4 mph
Humidity73.8%
Rain 48hdry
Last rainNone recent

Assessment

No recent rain
Good friction temperature range for anorthosite

7-day forecast

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Today Friday 21 August
Good
Temp59°F
Raindry
Wind4 mph
Gusts4 mph
Humidity59%
No recent rain
  • Good conditions for anorthosite
  • Anorthosite climbs well when dry; north-facing walls stay lichenous
Time °F Rain Wind (mph) Gust Hum
07:00 52° dry 3 — 73.8%
08:00 52° dry 3 — 73.1%
09:00 51° dry 3 — 73.6%
10:00 51° dry 3 — 74.3%
11:00 52° dry 3 — 74.8%
12:00 57° dry 3 — 69%
13:00 59° dry 4 — 56.6%
14:00 62° dry 5 — 49.8%
15:00 63° dry 6 — 46.7%
16:00 65° dry 5 — 44.3%
17:00 66° dry 5 — 42.6%
18:00 67° dry 5 — 41.4%
19:00 67° dry 5 — 41.6%
20:00 67° dry 6 — 42.1%
21:00 66° dry 6 — 43.8%
Sat Saturday 22 August
Good
Temp61°F
Raindry
Wind6 mph
Gusts—
Humidity62%
No recent rain
  • Good conditions for anorthosite
  • Anorthosite climbs well when dry; north-facing walls stay lichenous
Time °F Rain Wind (mph) Gust Hum
06:00 51° dry 4 — 75.6%
07:00 51° dry 4 — 77.5%
08:00 51° dry 4 — 77.4%
09:00 51° dry 4 — 72.1%
10:00 50° dry 4 — 69.1%
11:00 53° dry 4 — 71.4%
12:00 59° dry 5 — 67.5%
13:00 64° dry 5 — 60.2%
14:00 66° dry 8 — 58.4%
15:00 68° dry 9 — 56.9%
16:00 69° dry 10 — 53.4%
17:00 70° dry 9 — 49.8%
18:00 70° dry 9 — 49.4%
19:00 68° dry 8 — 54.7%
20:00 69° dry 8 — 52.9%
21:00 68° dry 8 — 56.1%
Sun Sunday 23 August
Poor
Temp61°F
Rain0.3 in
Wind7 mph
Gusts—
Humidity95%
6.7mm rain forecastHumidity 95% — likely fog/cloud
  • Good conditions for anorthosite
  • Wet anorthosite is slick — let the rock dry before leading
Time °F Rain Wind (mph) Gust Hum
06:00 58° 0.01 in 8 — 98.6%
07:00 58° 0.01 in 7 — 98.6%
08:00 58° 0.01 in 6 — 98.2%
09:00 58° 0.01 in 6 — 98.9%
10:00 58° 0.01 in 6 — 99.3%
11:00 58° 0.02 in 6 — 99.3%
12:00 59° 0.01 in 6 — 99.1%
13:00 60° dry 7 — 97.3%
14:00 61° 0.01 in 8 — 95.5%
15:00 64° 0.01 in 10 — 89%
16:00 66° 0.02 in 10 — 84.1%
17:00 65° 0.02 in 9 — 86.3%
18:00 66° 0.02 in 9 — 85.8%
19:00 65° 0.03 in 9 — 81.1%
20:00 65° 0.02 in 11 — 82.1%
21:00 65° dry 9 — 86.2%
Mon Monday 24 August
Poor
Temp55°F
Rain0.02 in
Wind8 mph
Gusts—
Humidity97%
0.6mm rain forecastHumidity 97% — likely fog/cloud
  • Good conditions for anorthosite
  • Wet anorthosite is slick — let the rock dry before leading
Time °F Rain Wind (mph) Gust Hum
06:00 56° dry 8 — 98.4%
12:00 56° 0.01 in 8 — 96.7%
18:00 65° dry 10 — 52.5%
Tue Tuesday 25 August
Poor
Temp54°F
Rain0.03 in
Wind10 mph
Gusts—
Humidity92%
0.7mm rain forecastHumidity 92% — potential fog
  • Good conditions for anorthosite
  • Wet anorthosite is slick — let the rock dry before leading
Time °F Rain Wind (mph) Gust Hum
06:00 52° dry 10 — 92.5%
12:00 54° 0.01 in 10 — 91.8%
18:00 59° 0.01 in 12 — 82.2%
Wed Wednesday 26 August
Caution
Temp55°F
Raindry
Wind6 mph
Gusts—
Humidity94%
Should be dryHumidity 94% — potential fog
  • Good conditions for anorthosite
  • Anorthosite climbs well when dry; north-facing walls stay lichenous
Time °F Rain Wind (mph) Gust Hum
06:00 54° dry 6 — 96.9%
12:00 55° dry 6 — 93.7%
18:00 67° dry 6 — 48.5%
Thu Thursday 27 August
Poor
Temp59°F
Rain0.02 in
Wind4 mph
Gusts—
Humidity76%
0.5mm rain forecast
  • Good conditions for anorthosite
  • Wet anorthosite is slick — let the rock dry before leading
Time °F Rain Wind (mph) Gust Hum
06:00 52° dry 2 — 85.6%
12:00 60° dry 4 — 75.8%
18:00 74° 0.02 in 5 — 49%
Fri Friday 28 August
Poor
Temp61°F
Rain0.06 in
Wind2 mph
Gusts—
Humidity97%
1.6mm rain forecastHumidity 97% — likely fog/cloud
  • Good conditions for anorthosite
  • Wet anorthosite is slick — let the rock dry before leading
Time °F Rain Wind (mph) Gust Hum
06:00 61° dry 4 — 98.9%
12:00 60° 0.03 in 3 — 96.7%
18:00 65° 0.03 in 9 — 84.3%

About Pitchoff Chimney Cliff

Pitchoff Chimney Cliff sits directly above Route 73 across from Cascade Lakes in Cascade Pass — Mountain Project calls it "the windiest spot of Cascade Pass". A five-minute roadside pull-off makes it one of the most convenient trad venues in the Adirondacks. The anorthosite wall holds a great spread of moderates from 5.6 to 5.10 including Great Chimney (5.6), Pete's Farewell (5.7), The El (5.8), Roaches on the Wall (5.10), and Star Sailor (5.10c). South-facing and mid-elevation, the crag dries reasonably fast between systems and stays climbable through most of summer. Two small parking lots on Route 73 opposite the Cascade Lakes overlook; DEC land, free, day-use only. The approach is steep and short — climbing shoes on within minutes of leaving the car. June through October is prime. No active peregrine ban at Pitchoff on the current DEC list.

Region
Adirondacks
Rock type
anorthosite
Aspect
south-facing
Altitude
2054 ft
Exposure
high
Seepage
medium

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