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106 degrees, where to climb in July, Aug

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Dallas R · · Traveling the USA · Joined May 2013 · Points: 191

Big tactical error; Frenchman's Coulee in June. So now trying to plan out last half of July and August, looking for someplace cool (temperature wise) to climb.

Thought Okanagan, 100 degrees. Custer, SD isn't looking too bad. Maybe Lander, WY.

Can anyone suggest a climbing area in the W/NW that has plenty of beginner routes and doesn't get too hot?

Ben Gleason · · Durango, CO · Joined Oct 2013 · Points: 61

Lumpy has a lot of moderates and stays fairly cool at 9000'. And you could cruise down to Boulder on pleasent days and climb the flatirons. There's more easy multi pitch there than anywhere I've heard. The weather's been a bit unstable, though...

Zek · · Unknown Hometown · Joined May 2015 · Points: 310

If you can't find an area, another option is to climb early. It's also 106 here and I climb from 4:30am - 7:00am

KevinCO · · Loveland, CO · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 60

Vedauwoo would be perfect since it is at 8200', has numerous North sides of formations, and often has afternoon clouds and storms.

There are quite a few beginning routes in the .0-.5 range. Using MPs Route Finder, about 40 in that range.

There are two established campgrounds and many pullout sites that are free.

Dallas R · · Traveling the USA · Joined May 2013 · Points: 191
Ben Gleason wrote:Lumpy ...
Lumpy is a good suggestion. Anything around the Durango area?

Zek wrote: climb from 4:30am - 7:00am
Great idea, I'm in, however my lead climber is NOT a morning person. Getting her up at 4:30am could be hazardous.

KevinCO wrote:Vedauwoo would be perfect
Already on the short list, along with the Landers area.

Cornelius Jefferson wrote: Ten Sleep
Another good choice, we climbed there last August. We are on an adventure and trying hard not to climb in the same place within 5 years.
KevinCO · · Loveland, CO · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 60

Lumpy is awesome, but on a lot of the routes with Southern exposure (actually the majority of the routes have Southern exposure more or less.), it can feel like climbing in a reflector oven on a cloudless day.

Ben Gleason · · Durango, CO · Joined Oct 2013 · Points: 61

Durango is great, but really the only thing worth driving across the country for is the alpine stuff, which hasn't really opened up yet.

doligo · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2008 · Points: 264

Tuolomne.

If you need info on San Juans (around Durango) - PM me. There are a lot of little crags around Ouray/Silverton/Telluride that are not destination-worthy on their own, but altogether combined with the surrounding alpine climbing and scrambling, festivaling, hot springing and exploring old mining towns could fill up at least couple of weeks. July/August should be really nice around here. All the climbing is at 8000 and up. Plenty of shade. If the highs reach 80 during the day, we consider it a heat wave.

KevinCO · · Loveland, CO · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 60
doligo wrote:Tuolomne. If you need info on San Juans (around Durango) - PM me. There are a lot of little crags around Ouray/Silverton/Telluride that are not destination-worthy on their own, but altogether combined with the surrounding alpine climbing and scrambling, festivaling, hot springing and exploring old mining towns could fill up at least couple of weeks. July/August should be really nice around here. All the climbing is at 8000 and up. Plenty of shade. If the highs reach 80 during the day, we consider it a heat wave.
Wham Ridge, Hot Springs and exploring history...winner!
bearbreeder · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2009 · Points: 3,065

Squamish or canmore

;)

Brian · · North Kingstown, RI · Joined Sep 2001 · Points: 804

+1 Tuolumne = perfect climbing weather. Lumpy Ridge can get hot. Not triple digit but hot.

taipan jam · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jun 2015 · Points: 30

I have to agree w/ all the Tuolumne votes. Pristine... Or anywhere in the "high" High Sierra. I'm headed that way soon myself...

Vedauwoo, RMNP okay as are some of the other areas in WY if you aren't feeling like the long drive across UT and NV...

mountainhick · · Black Hawk, CO · Joined Mar 2009 · Points: 120

Lander is an oven in July/August. Expect days above 100F. Wild Iris a bit cooler. Generally nice above 10,000' in the local mountains, but that's quite a hike,

Marc801 C · · Sandy, Utah · Joined Feb 2014 · Points: 65
Dallas R wrote:Thought Okanagan, 100 degrees.
The Okanagan - specifically Skaha in Penticton - is just fantastic.....but not in July/August unless you're willing to do the typical chase shade and climb early and late.

I've been going there for 20 years, but always in September/October.
Will S · · Joshua Tree · Joined Nov 2006 · Points: 1,061

Squamish, Vedauwoo, Tuolomne, Tramway, Rock Creek,

Kerwin Loukusa · · PNW · Joined Aug 2013 · Points: 135

Squamish, even on the hottest days of the year you can still climb in the evenings and during the day if you know where to go. Loads of moderates.

Andrew Gram · · Salt Lake City, UT · Joined Jan 2001 · Points: 3,725

The Black Hills are a good choice. Easy to chase shade, and loads of really rewarding beginner routes on granite. Custer State Park and especially the Cathderal Spires are higher and cooler than Rushmore. There is also very good limestone in the northern hills if you need a change of pace.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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