A Pennsylvania Bouldering Retreat – Governor Stable

Liberty Mountain employee, Westley Shaffer gives some insight on a popular bouldering paradise in Pennsylvania.

Westley Shaffer on Balarete Sit, V4.
Photo by Paul Chrastina.

Governor Stable is one of the Mid Atlantic's premier bouldering hotspots that is located in central Pennsylvania. Easily accessible from the metro areas of NYC, Washington D.C, and Philadelphia, Governor's plays host to climbers from up and down the eastern seaboard. Governor Stable is only open for climbing from January 1 to August 31 each year. Climbers make the annual pilgrimage to the Stable for some of the best bouldering had in the region. Riddled with classic lines ranging from V1 to V13, it truly is a paradise for every level of climber.