I've only been down to Muir once back in September but looking at the online guide I am tempted to get back there and get on as many .11 sport lines as my hands will allow. I'll be at the Red on the weekends over the summer and was wondering if there was any particular wall that stays cooler than others (ie really shady, west facing for morning climbing, overhanging, etc) if anyone wants to go send like 5 or 6 .10's and .11's in a day over there with me this summer let me know, im excited!
phil
Coolest Place in Muir Valley
In the mornings many of the west facing cliffs will be shaded: Tectonic Wall, Johnny's Wall, The Great Wall, Sunnyside, etc.
Late in the afternoon east facing cliffs such as The Great Arch, The Solarium, The Sanctuary, The Inner Sanctum, etc. will be in the shade.
Let me know if you have any other questions about Muir Valley and I'll be happy to answer them. There are many cool waterfalls and places to take a dip also. Often we wade the creek in between various hollows while chasing the sun or seeking the shade. We climb there year round and there are ALWAYS plenty of places to climb in the rain, sun, cold, etc.
Late in the afternoon east facing cliffs such as The Great Arch, The Solarium, The Sanctuary, The Inner Sanctum, etc. will be in the shade.
Let me know if you have any other questions about Muir Valley and I'll be happy to answer them. There are many cool waterfalls and places to take a dip also. Often we wade the creek in between various hollows while chasing the sun or seeking the shade. We climb there year round and there are ALWAYS plenty of places to climb in the rain, sun, cold, etc.
"Those iron spikes you use have shortened the life expectancy of the Totem Pole by 50,000 years."
--A Navaho elder
--A Navaho elder
The climbs near the Hideout area (to the right of the Great Wall) stay cooler for some reason. Often, there is a gentle current of cool air blowing out from the cavern where the old hemlock, Methusula, sits. My guess is this is from a breathing cave, but we have yet to find the entrance.
Rick
Rick
We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand. - Randy Pausch
None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm. - Henry David Thoreau
None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm. - Henry David Thoreau
It's Methusula. It breathes. 
Seriously, it's impossible now to be struck in awe looking at that tree.
Seriously, it's impossible now to be struck in awe looking at that tree.
Sarcasm is a tool the weak use to avoid confrontation. People with any balls just outright lie.
[quote="Meadows"]I try not to put it in my mouth now, but when I do, I hold it with just my lips.[/quote]
[quote="Meadows"]I try not to put it in my mouth now, but when I do, I hold it with just my lips.[/quote]
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