Author Topic: Climbing after rain (Read 24918 times)

T O Double D · « **Reply #20 on:** March 10, 2019, 10:11:25 PM »

JC and Gavin your comments are inline with my observations as well. Each piece of rock seems different. Thanks for confirming my suspicions. Pinnacles rock freaks me out and I’m always careful there. I was at C&M the other day and had a rock crack in half. It was wet inside, even though it had been a few days since rain. Other areas seem bullet proof.

mungeclimber · « **Reply #21 on:** March 11, 2019, 10:43:24 AM »

wasn't me on Balconies. I only climb 5.8+.

F4? · « **Reply #22 on:** March 11, 2019, 10:48:15 AM »

Well Mungie the 2nd litch is now 5.8+ there is hope for you and I.

waldo · « **Reply #23 on:** March 11, 2019, 11:25:48 AM »

I concur with Gavin. Texture, loose flakes, lichen - a combination of factors make waiting for a dry couple of weeks the best choice. That said, I've climbed in the wet and lived to tell Clink stories about it. He's easily amused.

F4? · « **Reply #24 on:** March 11, 2019, 01:00:01 PM »

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He's easily amused.

So true.

clink · « **Reply #25 on:** March 12, 2019, 07:38:02 AM »

And full from a berry-cheese danish.

mynameismud · « **Reply #26 on:** March 12, 2019, 07:52:10 AM »

It is snowing again. Fresh covering this morning. Looks like we get a break after this.

mynameismud · « **Reply #27 on:** March 12, 2019, 08:24:51 AM »

An unrelated note: I saw a Bald Eagle driving into work yesterday. Was doing tight circles toward the ground until it disappeared into the trees. I guess it found breakfast.

Brad Young · « **Reply #28 on:** March 12, 2019, 09:06:46 AM »

Quote from: mynameismud on March 12, 2019, 08:24:51 AM

An unrelated note: I saw a Bald Eagle driving into work yesterday.

Is it legal for them to drive in your state???!

Zay · « **Reply #29 on:** March 12, 2019, 09:08:25 AM »

I would avoid looser climbs... but definitelt never felt weird or bad about climbing the monolith after rain, specially the terranian tango side. the thing is a lead bullet IMHO.

water gets in, im sure, in some places. stick to solid rock formations if you know which those are and Im sure uou will be fine. ive never broke a hold on a day after rain

F4? · « **Reply #30 on:** March 12, 2019, 09:51:58 AM »

Case in point is Gorillas in the Moss....had some small holds that broke possibly due to climbing on the route when it was not dry. I could be wrong.

But then again...who want's to be THAT guy who breaks a hold....not me.

NOAL · « **Reply #31 on:** March 12, 2019, 10:39:43 AM »

I agree with Gavin and F4. Just wait a couple of days. Right now with the amount of rain we've been getting the ground is saturated with water. Formations in lower areas without sun and strong winds will take longer to dry out.

If we were in a drought year and there was a small shower it would be a different story.

CruxLuv · « **Reply #32 on:** March 12, 2019, 11:06:42 AM »

Quote from: Brad Young on March 12, 2019, 09:06:46 AM

Is it legal for them to drive in your state???!

With open containers and concealed weapons, no less.

F4? · « **Reply #33 on:** March 12, 2019, 12:17:07 PM »

It's a great question to be talked about!

Noal brings up a great point....in dry years, pff that rock would dry out fast.

Wet years like this, ugh....just book a ticket to Red Rocks and enjoy some long climbs and get in shape for when it drys out.

mynameismud · « **Reply #34 on:** March 12, 2019, 03:03:43 PM »

Quote from: Brad Young on March 12, 2019, 09:06:46 AM

Is it legal for them to drive in your state???!

Up here the only rule is, do you fit behind the wheel.

mynameismud · « **Reply #35 on:** March 12, 2019, 03:04:37 PM »

Quote from: Zay on March 12, 2019, 09:08:25 AM

I would avoid looser climbers...

me too

Brad Young · « **Reply #36 on:** March 12, 2019, 03:20:58 PM »

Quote from: Brad Young on March 12, 2019, 09:06:46 AM

Is it legal for them to drive in your state???!

I showed Vicki this comment and asked if I was being fair and whether the same idea had crossed her mind.

"Yes, but I make allowances for the people I really like."

Leaving me wondering: how the hell does Mr Mud rate?

mynameismud · « **Reply #37 on:** March 12, 2019, 05:19:54 PM »

Thanks, this was a day in need of a good laugh.

F4? · « **Reply #38 on:** March 12, 2019, 08:08:51 PM »

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Leaving me wondering: how the hell does Mr Mud rate?

Low expectations....

waldo · « **Reply #39 on:** March 13, 2019, 02:59:35 PM »

Quote from: Brad Young on March 12, 2019, 09:06:46 AM

Is it legal for them to drive in your state???!

Only if they're bringing berry-cheese Danish to older climbers, mildly loose.

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Author Topic: Climbing after rain (Read 24918 times)

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