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Conditions Next Weekend at Laurel Knob

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Lohan · · Rome, GA · Joined May 2014 · Points: 345

I've been to LK once before and conditions were excellent - a bit hot later in the day but completely DRY. I noticed rain in the forecast until Thursday but was wondering if anyone thought this would pose a threat to ascents on Fathom and Groover on Saturday and Sunday? I've heard they are prone to running with water. Thanks in advance

Tom Caldwell · · Clemson, S.C. · Joined Jun 2009 · Points: 3,623

Those would be bad route choices. Go for something on a face. Central pillar, permission granite, etc... If it is sunny, make sure it is 65F or less.

Tom Caldwell · · Clemson, S.C. · Joined Jun 2009 · Points: 3,623

I just saw the forecast for the weekend. You definitely want to avoid the water grooves. The other thing to note is that after all of the rain, the lows are below freezing for the weekend. That means when it warms up during the day you are likely to have large ice blocks coming down in the grooves. I would also add Route of the Living Dead to the list of dry climbs.

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