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Jerry27
Big Wall climber
Yosemite, cA
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jun 23, 2014 - 11:16am PT
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Looked at the forecast for Red Rock this week, seems to be in the mid to high 80's in black velvet. Anyone know the best sun/shade strategy for this route this time of year? Yes I am going to die
Thanks,
Jerry
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Jerry27
Big Wall climber
Yosemite, cA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 23, 2014 - 12:28pm PT
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Thanks dude, I met you at J-tree a few months ago I think. At the old woman on DC.
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Rollover
climber
Gross Vegas
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Jun 23, 2014 - 12:54pm PT
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Climbed it 6/26/12 and the top of the tower/chimneys plus all the climbing thereafter went into the shade a little before 1pm IIRC.
Turns 105 temps in Vegas into 80 temps up high in the canyon but don't tell anyone.
Shade is your friend..
Time the upper pitches accordingly.
Weston (as usual) is correct as the lower chimneys face northwest and receive no sun.
The first pitch caught a little morning sun, but goes by in a flash.
Just remember timing is critical.
More time in the sun = more water.
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Jerry27
Big Wall climber
Yosemite, cA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 23, 2014 - 01:06pm PT
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WL- Yep that was us. You are a pretty funny guy. If you ever want to come and sample some socal granite at Tahquitz/Suicide let me know.
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Jun 23, 2014 - 03:34pm PT
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I did the climb in sept of 93;...it was warm. The first pitches are in the shade of the corner....then it gets warm. The chimney pitches are, of course, shaddy...and after awhile, you get up high and you can hope for a breeze. You will probably not die. Bring a pack with drinks in it and you will probably be fine.. Don't screw up the descent. It shouldn't take more than an hour or two at the most.....have fun
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Larry
Trad climber
Bisbee
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Jun 23, 2014 - 03:57pm PT
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Six or seven weeks ago, the forecast high was 80 in Vegas. We completely froze in the chimneys. There was just enough wind to make it really chilly. Later in the year seems better.
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