Lake Colden Campground
Campground
Campground · 1.4 mi from the trail
New York · Rock climbing · Keene Valley · Near Schroon Lake
Sheer Failure
- 5.10d
- grade
- Alpine No Fixed
- style
One of the most challenging alpine lines catalogued at High Peaks Region, this route represents the upper end of the grade span across Avalanche Mountain's 17 documented climbs. As an alpine line, it carries no fixed protection.
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