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Jeffard9
Dec 3, 2010, 4:12 PM
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I'm planning on going into the US in early January, but I'm not very familiar with the weather conditions that are seen in some of the more southern areas. My main concern is finding most of the climbs covered in snow and ice. What would be the best areas, assuming a travel time within 12 hours from the Canadian/American boarder around the Eastern seaboard. I've heard promising things from RRG, but not so much from NRG. Mostly looking for sport routes. Thanks, Jeff
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brokesomeribs
Dec 3, 2010, 8:04 PM
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January is a terrible time to be a sport climber in this part of the country. NRG will almost certainly be wet and very cold. Average temps even for RRG in January are about 35F/2C. The only reliable bets are deep south (HP40 but that's mostly bouldering) or in the Southwest... AZ, southern california, etc. My advice.... learn to ice climb.
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rocknice2
Dec 3, 2010, 8:14 PM
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brokesomeribs wrote: the Southwest... AZ, southern california, etc. this^^^^
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Raiden
Dec 3, 2010, 9:19 PM
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Ditto what the other guys said. You don't want to climb at RRG in January. Red rocks Nevada would be a good option for sport climbing but it would be a long drive from Ontario. El Potrero Chico in mexico but u would prly need to fly. Not many sport options for the winter.. Sorry man.
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innermountain
Dec 3, 2010, 9:49 PM
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Yeah, Southern California, Nevada, or Arizona are your best bets. Red Rocks is fantastic and the Cochise Stronghold is phenomenal. Both ideal in winter.
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Arrogant_Bastard
Dec 3, 2010, 9:50 PM
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rocknice2 wrote: brokesomeribs wrote: the Southwest... AZ, southern california, etc. this^^^^ Nope, nothing here but silicone and Starbucks. Try New Mexico.
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rangerrob
Dec 4, 2010, 6:10 PM
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Skip the bolt clipping. Find out what living is REALLY all about and sink your tools into some ice my man! If for nothing else than it gives you reason to drink scotch while you climb
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johnwesely
Dec 4, 2010, 11:26 PM
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If you are willing to climb trad, there are tons of great winter climbing options. Sport climbing is going to be a little more sparse and will depend on the grades you want to climb.
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uni_jim
Dec 5, 2010, 3:54 AM
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Jeffard9 wrote: I'm planning on going into the US in early January, but I'm not very familiar with the weather conditions that are seen in some of the more southern areas. My main concern is finding most of the climbs covered in snow and ice. What would be the best areas, assuming a travel time within 12 hours from the Canadian/American boarder around the Eastern seaboard. I've heard promising things from RRG, but not so much from NRG. Mostly looking for sport routes. Thanks, Jeff good January sport climbing at Haffner Creek in BC. Check it out. ;)
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