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vaness
Jan 16, 2007, 12:01 AM
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just wondering what the weather and temp are like in j-tree in december and january. im thinking about going next winter. thanks!
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breaksnclimbs
Jan 16, 2007, 12:28 AM
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I was there from Christmas thru New Year and it was 50/50. 2 days of sweet sunny 60+ degrees, 3 days of ohmygodthiswindiscoldandsucksass 30deg/50mph gusts and, 1 more day of dank weather!!! So from my one time experience, I'd say you've got half a chance of good weather
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baja_java
Jan 16, 2007, 12:33 AM
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there can be nice days, but mostly chilly to cold. possible rain, but usually no more than a few days here and there. a freaky snow day just hit this past friday, like another one couple of years ago before turkey weekend, but hey, snowscape in the desert, that's worth seeing too. can also get too windy, but there are some nice spots to stay out of that. overall, chasing the sun works fine, with a fleece layer or less. if really cold, Indian Cove is warmer and less windy, but not as much good stuff as main side of park. try to get there ahead of the holiday crowd. pretty packed between xmas and new years
hope that helps
Sean
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yarps
Jan 16, 2007, 12:44 AM
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COLD!
what else. Better to just stay home
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vaness
Jan 16, 2007, 12:44 AM
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yeah thanks.
im from NH so i climb a lot in 40 degree weather so i can tough it out as long as i bring a down jacket to wear while belaying.
thanks for your replies
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vaness
Jan 16, 2007, 2:36 AM
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also...
what kind of gear shall i need? i mean are there a lot of routes where im going to need 12 of the same size cam or is it pretty well rounded?
i may be asking dumb gumby questions i just dont want to get there and not be able to climb certain routes because i dont have enough gear ya know...
thanks again!
(This post was edited by vaness on Jan 16, 2007, 2:37 AM)
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baja_java
Jan 16, 2007, 3:14 AM
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standard rack works fine. set of nuts and doubles in cams, like blue or green aliens to blue #3 camalots. #4 is handy, and bigger if you're into the wide. some lines take an extra same-sized piece or two, but if another in your party totes a second rack, you'll be fine. no need to amass cams like at Indian Creek
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vaness
Jan 16, 2007, 2:42 PM
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ok thanks to everyone i think im all set now
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scrapedape
Jan 16, 2007, 4:22 PM
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Okay, my turn.
How about the weather in mid-March?
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chanceboarder
Jan 16, 2007, 4:35 PM
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scrapedape wrote: Okay, my turn. How about the weather in mid-March?
Jason
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climbnjump
Jan 16, 2007, 7:11 PM
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wow......i was there one january and was nice and warm in the day, but windy and cold at night......
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