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Rainy weekend in eastern PA

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JRZane · · Jersey · Joined Dec 2015 · Points: 95

Wondering if anyone has some insight as to what areas/routes may stay driest as we are about to have some decent rains over the next 48hrs in the greater philly area.

I've had some success during wet days at Stover but don't feel like climbing there if there's any other options. Birdsboro maybe? Safe Harbor seems to seep crazy even days after rains. Chickies? Any help would be much appreciated.

Gail Blauer · · Gardiner, NY · Joined Jul 2008 · Points: 1,051

Do long, overhanging lead laps at Go Vert in Philly. Some routes stay dry for a bit at birdsoboro, but eventually they all start to seep. Or go check out one of the many PRG locations. Good bouldering in Valley, East Falls and Wyncote. Good lead lap potential at Valley and oaks.

JRZane · · Jersey · Joined Dec 2015 · Points: 95

Ah. I'm a DE rock gym member. Never had much love for Go Vert, but I'm not trying to derail the thread comparing plastic.

But I hear your point. Better to get a good workout in then get filthy on soft routes.

Gail Blauer · · Gardiner, NY · Joined Jul 2008 · Points: 1,051

Good luck in your pursuit of climbing. Me: I need to take the weekend off. My right arm needs some TLC.

JRZane · · Jersey · Joined Dec 2015 · Points: 95

I know. Hate being in that mindset of wanting to climb but conditions don't align. Our party had an amazing long wkend last wkend in the Gunks. I'm so ready to keep pushing it, but your post was sobering and grounding: use this weekend to develop technique and endurance.

I have a friend who really likes the EarthTrex down in MD so maybe we go try something new. He said there's lots of cool features despite the routes being graded super soft (he mentioned leading 9+ comfortably at our home gym and showed up there flashing 11s). Who knows.

Thanks.

Michael C · · New Jersey · Joined Jun 2011 · Points: 340

No rain tomorrow. Get it in while you still can.

khalifornia · · Colorado · Joined Nov 2015 · Points: 0

"Better to get a good workout in then get filthy on soft routes."

Disagree. It's good for the soul to go get scared on wet 5.easy then bail early and grab a beer and dry out.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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