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diabasekyle
Aug 17, 2009, 1:52 PM
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Hey, does anyone know how long into autumn RMNP will be 'in season'? I'm planning on driving through CO in the beginning of November and I was wondering if the conditions would be worth stopping...
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csproul
Aug 17, 2009, 2:07 PM
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diabasekyle wrote: Hey, does anyone know how long into autumn RMNP will be 'in season'? I'm planning on driving through CO in the beginning of November and I was wondering if the conditions would be worth stopping...
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diabasekyle
Aug 17, 2009, 3:38 PM
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Rock, preferably bouldering
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reno
Aug 17, 2009, 7:54 PM
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diabasekyle wrote: Rock, preferably bouldering
RMNP... to go bouldering?
*face palm*
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scotty1974
Aug 17, 2009, 8:35 PM
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Chaos Canyon is where all the new "hardman" boulders go to tick their V14's!!
Anyways it's been pretty cool here in CO for most of the summer. Around 9K it's been topping out with highs in the mid-70's. Perfect climbing weather, but unless things change soon, alpine rock might end soon...unless you are going for mixed routes.
Just a note...November does NOT qualify as "autumn" in the high peaks. Typically 9-10K starts to see new snow around the middle or end of October. By the end November (sometimes earlier) people are starting to get in early turns and ice climbs (depending on the year).
That being said, there should be a ton of lower elevation bouldering / sport and trad that will make it worth the stop.
And finally...Colorado weather is wacky...for all I know we could have quite a few sunny mid-november days with perfect temps in the park. If you do stay up high, bring some warm clothes!! It'll be cold at night!
(This post was edited by scotty1974 on Aug 17, 2009, 8:43 PM)
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diabasekyle
Aug 18, 2009, 2:01 AM
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Awesome!!! Thanks a bunch, that was super helpful!!! Especially for a no-not fella from Pennsylvania! :)
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scotty1974
Aug 19, 2009, 1:49 PM
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I think no matter what you'll find something to climb while you're here...unless we get hit with a freak storm early! Checkout mountainproject.com for a full lowdown on climbing in the CO destinations section.
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pfwein
Aug 19, 2009, 3:35 PM
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reno wrote: diabasekyle wrote: Rock, preferably bouldering RMNP... to go bouldering? *face palm*
Now someone can criticize what I wrote for the face palm trifecta
(This post was edited by pfwein on Aug 19, 2009, 3:38 PM)
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edge
Aug 19, 2009, 4:03 PM
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"Tis true, that RMNP has amazing bouldering, but I think Reno's point is that when you are surrounded by 14000 peaks with world class routes, then most climbers would prolly prefer that.
Kinda like going to a whorehouse for a hand job. Sure it may feel good momentarily, but how do you live with yourself afterwards?
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csproul
Aug 19, 2009, 4:13 PM
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edge wrote: "Tis true, that RMNP has amazing bouldering, but I think Reno's point is that when you are surrounded by a 14000 peak (and some smaller peaks) with world class routes, then most climbers would prolly prefer that. Kinda like going to a whorehouse for a hand job. Sure it may feel good momentarily, but how do you live with yourself afterwards?
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dynosore
Aug 19, 2009, 4:22 PM
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csproul wrote: edge wrote: "Tis true, that RMNP has amazing bouldering, but I think Reno's point is that when you are surrounded by a 14000 peak (and some smaller peaks) with dangerous loose rock, then most climbers would prolly prefer that. Kinda like going to a whorehouse for a hand job. Sure it may feel good momentarily, but how do you live with yourself afterwards? Fixed that for you.
Fixed ur fix.
I was in RMNP a couple weeks ago and all I saw was....rain 
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shockabuku
Aug 19, 2009, 4:56 PM
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edge wrote: "Tis true, that RMNP has amazing bouldering, but I think Reno's point is that when you are surrounded by 14000 peaks with world class routes, then most climbers would prolly prefer that. Kinda like going to a whorehouse for a hand job. Sure it may feel good momentarily, but how do you live with yourself afterwards?
The evidence appears to be to the contrary. Maybe you're confusing hikers/mountaineers with rock climbers.
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edge
Aug 19, 2009, 7:19 PM
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shockabuku wrote: edge wrote: "Tis true, that RMNP has amazing bouldering, but I think Reno's point is that when you are surrounded by 14000 peaks with world class routes, then most climbers would prolly prefer that. Kinda like going to a whorehouse for a hand job. Sure it may feel good momentarily, but how do you live with yourself afterwards? The evidence appears to be to the contrary. Maybe you're confusing hikers/mountaineers with rock climbers.
Yeah, you are probably right. I mean, what good is the Culp-Bossier, D7, or the Petit when you can climb 12 feet of overhang with a pad at the base?
And of course, I jest. Like I mentioned earlier, RMNP has AWESOME bouldering.
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