Climbing Styles
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Description
Upper Vader is an outdoor crag located in Vermont. Upper Vader draws climbers looking to explore the crags of Vermont. The best time to visit is May through October before winter arrives. Access notes: public. Vermont's climbing centers around schist and gneiss formations in the Green Mountains. The metamorphic rock offers technical face and crack climbing with a distinctly New England character. Check local climbing forums and guidebooks for current conditions, approach details, and any seasonal closures before visiting Upper Vader.
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