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hazcat
Dec 27, 2011, 5:10 PM
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Though we only have two-four feet where I'm at, recently skiied in and hit some snowbound crags.
For those of you that do this, any clever tips for keeping your climbing shoes dry when starting up climbs in these conditions? :/
We tried clearing the snow away and attempting to stay only on the rope tarp, but unless it's blocky at the base or has a juggy start (i.e. typically lower grade climbs) it's hard to not end up getting the soles wet.
I'm debating taking my alpine boots and crampons to start some of these then take on the first pro and toss on the climbing shoes. Never done any mixed climbing with them but maybe this is a good time to get a taste hehe. Always wondered just how small a foot a crampon can stick on :-D neway.
cheers for any suggestions, or other tips for cragging in snowy conditions.
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epoch
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Dec 27, 2011, 6:05 PM
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What I've done in the past is stomp down the snow around the start of the route. Make it nice and packed and flat . Then, being careful of where I'm standing, I start the route as usual. One of my climbing partners used to grab the floor mat from his truck and stash it on his pack. We'd stand on that and start.
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jakedatc
Dec 27, 2011, 6:12 PM
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yep.. small tarp, rope bag, crash pad, carpet square.. all can go down so you don't get your feet wet.
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hazcat
Dec 27, 2011, 7:34 PM
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thanks yeh, think i need bring carpet square / floormat or boulder pad next time good ideas
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funk
Dec 27, 2011, 9:10 PM
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tarp, carpeting, blow torch, hand warmers, thermos of tea/coffee, thermals, a scarf, your favorite fitted tee for when the camera begin rolling.
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jakedatc
Dec 27, 2011, 9:18 PM
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funk wrote: tarp, carpeting, blow torch, hand warmers, thermos of tea/coffee, thermals, a scarf, your favorite fitted tee for when the camera begin rolling.
Fuck blow torches. If you can't dry it with a towel and chalk then skip it and do another route. I've seen way too many broken holds and glazed over slopers.
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tH1e-swiN1e
Dec 27, 2011, 9:40 PM
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Climb overhangs
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rangerrob
Dec 28, 2011, 5:58 PM
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Or better yet, go climb some ice.
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coastal_climber
Dec 28, 2011, 10:43 PM
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When there's snow on the ground, its time to go do some AT, or ice. Rock can wait. Or, if it can't, go to JOsh, or cochise.
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