Out of towner! Need a partner 2-15-18 sport climbing. Rifle

From Kentucky and climb at the Red quite often. Looking for a partner to help and show me the ropes of Rifle Colorado. I am comfortable leading up to 12.a. Please respond as soon as possible! Thanks 

sounds cold.

Wouldn’t know, never been :/ but if it’s decent I’d like to go 

Rifle 1/27

How much colder is it up at the walls compared to downtown rifle?

I don’t know but maybe 10-20 degrees. Try rifle falls state park in NOAA

Jack browning wrote:

How much colder is it up at the walls compared to downtown rifle?

Not sure exactly, but it drops a few degrees for sure and doesn't get much sun. I hope to still be ice climbing in there past that, if that tells you anything.

Jack browning wrote:

How much colder is it up at the walls compared to downtown rifle?

A LOT!  It's usually 10-20 degrees colder in the summer.   Probably more in winter.  Hint: local guide services analyze the snowpack as part of their avalanche classes.   Canyon is narrow and runs North-South, so the walls don't get much sun even in summer.

If you're in the area, check out the Pup Tent and Main Elk.  They're sunny but you'll probably be hiking on snow.

Shelf Road is better for the sub 5.12 routes and you'll likely have perfect weather. Less grease too!

Awesome thanks everyone for the responses. If anyone is looking to climb if it’s nice then let me know. Shelf road would be a great time if it’s nice

The Fortress is for winter

Jay 1975 wrote:

The Fortress is for winter

True, but the OP wanted climbs up to 12a, not exactly Fortress stock.

John Byrnes wrote:

True, but the OP wanted climbs up to 12a, not exactly Fortress stock.

Tons of sub 12 in new book. Mainly west side fortress and newer ones just put up. FYI 

Jay 1975 wrote:

Tons of sub 12 in new book. Mainly west side fortress and newer ones just put up. FYI 

Thanks!  Didn't know that.  Planning on getting the new book next weekend.

...and 2-3 pitches too!