⭐⭐Surprise, 5.4 PG, Outdoor Adventure Rock Climbing in Pennsylvania, Delaware Water Gap

🧗‍♂️ Climb with us on 'Surprise' at the Land of The Giants Wall on Mt. Minsi! 🏞️

Probably the most well known and popular route on Minsi, we return to Surprise and give you it's original 5.4 PG variation! (as well as to recover a biner we got stuck up there the week before)

A fun route with some interesting cruxy moves with good pro throughout, a classic must climb, especially for beginner trad leaders.

While we did this in one pitch (easy to do since it's fairly direct so rope drag isn't a huge issue) there is a bolted belay station halfway up so you can do this route in two pitches.

🌟 Key Highlights:
Fun clean climbing throughout
Easy to descend
Bolted belay stations

📽️So hit that 'Play' button to be surprised at the Water Gap!
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Time Stamps:

00:00 - Intro / view of climb
02:00 - 1st piece #.5 Cam
03:18 - 2nd piece Dmm nut
04:50 - 3rd piece Dmm nut
06:18 - 4th piece Dmm nut
07:15 - 5th piece some sort of weird out of production medium cam
08:33 - Mid route bolted belay station
10:09 - 6th piece Dmm nut
11:11 - 7th piece Dmm nut
13:23 - Top of route bolts
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⛰️ Scaling New Heights: About Rock Climbing in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area 🧗‍♂️🏞️

Welcome to the thrill-seeker's paradise nestled between Pennsylvania and New Jersey—the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. With a climbing legacy spanning over 70 years, this destination offers an exhilarating alpine escape that’s tucked right between the bustling cities of New York and Philadelphia.

The Water Gap offers the unique opportunity to experience high exposure multi-pitch climbing without having to spend hours driving to similar alpine destinations, like Seneca or the Adirondacks. And with over 200 established routes as of 2023 you can find routes for every style of rock climber there is.

From sport climbing enthusiasts looking for that red point send, to bouldering daredevils, top rope aficionados, multi-pitch and single-pitch trad climbers, aid climbing enthusiasts, ice climbers, lead rope soloists, free soloists and those seeking that elusive first ascent on an as yet unconquered line.

The Delaware Water Gap is chock full of endless climbing opportunities. With routes ranging in difficulty from 5.0 to 5.12—you're guaranteed to find the perfect challenge for any climbing skill level, from novices to seasoned Dirtbags.

And all without having to deal with the hoards of climbers and thru-hikers that flock to other popular local crags such as the Shawangunk Mountains, High Rocks, Tilbury, Chickies Rock or Birdsboro. The Water Gap is one of the few places you can still visit on the weekend and feel like you're alone with the mountain and hidden from the rest of the world.

So subscribe and come with us on our adventures at the Delaware Water Gap, THE Pocono Mountains landmark treasure. Where the rock ascends from the dark depths of the Delaware River to the heavenly skies above (with a brief I-80 detour 😂).

Rock on peoples! And stay safe out there! 🧗‍♂️
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐5 Stars = Fantastic! A must climb route!
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⭐⭐⭐3 Stars = Pretty dang good
⭐⭐2 Stars = It's alright, worth checking out
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