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Winter Climbing in The Red
Posted: Tue Dec 03, 2013 3:50 pm
by 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.
Re: Winter Climbing in The Red
Posted: Tue Dec 03, 2013 4:16 pm
by toad857
cabin. whiskey. climbing gear.
you're covered.
Re: Winter Climbing in The Red
Posted: Tue Dec 03, 2013 4:24 pm
by Andrew
portable heater, and heat rocks to put into chalk bag.
Re: Winter Climbing in The Red
Posted: Tue Dec 03, 2013 6:27 pm
by tbwilsonky
sunny crag. above freezing. perfect.
Re: Winter Climbing in The Red
Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2013 2:11 pm
by Yasmeen
Tommy was closer to Toad's number of syllables than Andrew, but you both put in a good effort. Very poetic, gentlemen.
Re: Winter Climbing in The Red
Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2013 2:26 pm
by The3rdear
thank you. I'm stoked. what crags?
Re: Winter Climbing in The Red
Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2013 2:39 pm
by dustonian
dolphin wall, definitely dolphin wall
Re: Winter Climbing in The Red
Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2013 2:45 pm
by Cromper
Matrix is better
Re: Winter Climbing in The Red
Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2013 3:13 pm
by Andrew
Nebakanezer, sik route, Matrix wall
Re: Winter Climbing in The Red
Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2013 3:19 pm
by dustonian
heard that rig is like 5.7 if you're over 6'6"