Winter Climbing in The Red

[The3rdear]

I used to live in the Midwest and climb occasionally at The Red in the spring and fall. I'm heading home for Christmas for about a week and my brother was thinking about going down to The Red for a few days of climbing. I was wondering if anyone has any words of wisdom on climbing in The Red during the winter. Is it completely weather/sun dependent? Is it enjoyable? Is is worth planning ahead, or shall I just check the weather report the week before and make a choice then? I imagine we'd rent a cabin, so just concerned with the climbing. Thanks.

[toad857]

cabin. whiskey. climbing gear.

you're covered.

[Andrew]

portable heater, and heat rocks to put into chalk bag.

[tbwilsonky]

sunny crag. above freezing. perfect.

[Yasmeen]

Tommy was closer to Toad's number of syllables than Andrew, but you both put in a good effort. Very poetic, gentlemen.

[The3rdear]

thank you. I'm stoked. what crags?

[dustonian]

dolphin wall, definitely dolphin wall

[Cromper]

Matrix is better

[Andrew]

Nebakanezer, sik route, Matrix wall

[dustonian]

heard that rig is like 5.7 if you're over 6'6"