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ramylson
Apr 24, 2003, 6:40 PM
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I had a post in regional discussions, but no results. So, this might work a bit better. I'm wondering what the latest you could climb (month wise) in the southeast? I just returned from HP40 (oh my.. is that place rad), and definitely need to get back. Although, I don't think I'll be able to pull another 12 hr stint behind the wheel until Memorial Day Weekend. Now, think it'll be "normal" enough to pull down on sandstone slopers then, or I'm I going to be dealing with bugs and humidity? Any help would be greatly appreciated.. need to start planning asap.
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texasclimber
Apr 24, 2003, 6:45 PM
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I climb all year long...even in the hot, humid Texas summer. You should be fine at HP40, just go whenever you can!
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stewbabby
Apr 24, 2003, 6:47 PM
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HP40 is good year round, BUT once you start to hit late may and on into the summer it is going to get HOT and HUMID. You will still be able to go and have fun, but you will not be able to stick many of the slopers that you could in the cooler months. stewart
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ramylson
Apr 24, 2003, 9:54 PM
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In reply to: HP40 is good year round, BUT once you start to hit late may and on into the summer it is going to get HOT and HUMID. You will still be able to go and have fun, but you will not be able to stick many of the slopers that you could in the cooler months. stewart Granted.. I could still climb. But, if it's going to be a sauna, not sure if I'll be into that. So, typically.. May/June would be similar to going to the local spa. Great.. oh well. Thanks for the info though.. it's appreciated.
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stewbabby
Apr 24, 2003, 10:20 PM
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Yeah, I just saw that you are from wisconsin.... You would probably die down here in june. Sorry. come back in november and stick the slopers man. stewart
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calamity_chk
Apr 26, 2003, 2:02 PM
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I climbed pretty much every weekend last year through Thanksgiving. I have a fairly good tolerance to heat and just chase the shade a lot .. I know that I'll probably get flogged for this, might even cause a coronary or two, but if you're near Austin, Reimers is good for the summer. The routes are short, and the area is well shaded (be forewarned: it's sport). They also offer a swimming hole, which I've found to be an excellent way of passing the heat of the day. That, or lying near a natural spring and taking a nap. If you're around the area and need a heat-tolerant partner, let me know - mine's leaving me for a roadtrip with his woman .. sheesh.
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uncle_big_green
Apr 28, 2003, 2:16 PM
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The higher elevations of NC offer decent temps in the summer, especially if you hit north facing walls.
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bumblie
Apr 28, 2003, 3:33 PM
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Boone has good summer bouldering and trad climbing. So does the New River Gorge. The New also has +1000 sport routes. There is usually one or two hot spells each summer. Just try to avoid them. Look into the Lilly boulders at the Obed, in Tenn.
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