Stoney Point Wet Rock Warning

O Qwrote:

yes

Ok, thanks for letting me know. Guess I'm not playing hooky from work after all...

It’s wide open now... Tuesday- see y’all later. 

I can't help myself. Here's Keesee on top of trashcan rock in Josh, lord knows when. Guy's got cred...

Thanks Guy! There are lots of debates on FB about this. Some people seem offended when they are reminded that these climbs are a precious resource.

In that spirit I have added the wet rock warning to every Stoney Point area and route in MP, plus I've added WARNING on the front page concerning wet rock and to wait 7 days for the rock to fully dry.

Kris.... I think that photo was taken about the time ropes were invented. 

Chris-  thanks for doing that. Most folks “get it” when I show them a flexible flake.

Not sure about the 7 day rule- it depends on the history of the rain. Last week it “rained” maybe... We get really heavy fog sometimes in the am and you might need to use your wipers when driving. This drys quickly if the sunshine is out.
This is different to the steady 36 hour drizzle/rain that soaks deeply into the stone. - that sort of rain is the killer and when it rains on and off for a few weeks we just call the place “closed”.
Lots of people love SP and that love shows- the place gets almost “trash free” and is becoming more graffiti free. 

Thanks to all. 

Guy Keeseewrote:

Not sure about the 7 day rule- it depends on the history of the rain. Last week it “rained” maybe... We get really heavy fog sometimes in the am and you might need to use your wipers when driving. This drys quickly if the sunshine is out.
This is different to the steady 36 hour drizzle/rain that soaks deeply into the stone. - that sort of rain is the killer and when it rains on and off for a few weeks we just call the place “closed”.
Lots of people love SP and that love shows- the place gets almost “trash free” and is becoming more graffiti free. 

Dumb question.  I heard a rumor (which I'll unintentionally paraphrase poorly) at Red Rock if the top X inches of the ground is wet then the rock isn't dry.

Could there be some sort of guidance for Stoney Point beyond wait X days?

There is...

It’s something like- if it’s not “Dusty as Fuck” don’t climb..

Gumby Kingwrote:

Dumb question.  I heard a rumor (which I'll unintentionally paraphrase poorly) at Red Rock if the top X inches of the ground is wet then the rock isn't dry.

Could there be some sort of guidance for Stoney Point beyond wait X days?

Some people will say that if the ground at SP is wet at all, then the rock is not ready to be climbed.  Trouble is, to figure out if the ground is wet, you'd need to drive out there.  I'd be willing to bet that not too many people are willing to drive out there, park, and hike to the boulders--easy as it is at SP--then immediately pack up because the ground is damp.  A simple number of days, though less accurate, is easier in practice.   

There's a little drizzle this morning at Stoney. It shouldn't take too long to dry but if there was anyone thinking about going out either today or in the next few days, I hope this message finds them well.

River Simardwrote:

There's a little drizzle this morning at Stoney. It shouldn't take too long to dry but if there was anyone thinking about going out either today or in the next few days, I hope this message finds them well.

Today 3-3-2021 it rained- for maybe 1 hour- not hard, the wind picked up and the sun is out.
Thursday it might be good in the afternoon.

Like I said before- the rain that soaks in is the steady 24-48 hour kind. A quick hose down is different.

Thursday 3-4 ..... My friend who lives in Chatsworth says it rained hard Wednesday, big puddles, still some this AM. So probably best to stay away till Fri at a minimum. The sun is out and it’s getting hot.

I want to say something about Stoney rules.
Going back to Robbins, at least, we have customs we hope folks will understand.

You line up for problems- you get 3 tries, then you go to the back of the line. If you put a pad at the base- others get to use it for that problem- do not tell folks “don’t step on my pad”..... that’s pretty cheesy IMHO.

If you’re starting the down climb, and someone is doing a traverse below you- just wait a second till they are not below you.

Yelling “get the F outta my way you Fag” is not going to gain you any friends and an impromptu crowd of angry people might just give you a hard time.

At Stoney we are all about everybody, the climbing and the friends.

So please check the angry BS at home.

Going tonight to toss the Wamo around, get some gear back and drink a few cold ones.

Thanks, Guy. And lest people get the wrong idea about this place, my experience has almost always been a positive one. Climbers have been generous with their pads, beta, and even beer and first aid. We do not tolerate aggro bs, full stop. Cheers. 

We were delivered a bunch of needed rain last night and today in Chatsworth and I imagine all of Southern California.

March showers bring Flowers 

First of all, this thread is amazing. Thank you for all the local support. Surely beats getting out to the crag only to go home because of conditions!

I see it rained yesterday. Looking at the weather and Saturday looks sunny which should help dry out the rock if there isn't any more rain. Can someone local update me if it stays dry today? If so, my partner and I would like to get a day in on Sunday.

Dan... it’s been raining on and off all morning.

It won’t be dry enough.

If I was in Newport Beach I’d head to some Granite spots- Woodson, Mt Rebuidoux, Hemit or Victorville.
Went to the BMX/Horseman center last Sunday and it was nice.
At the end of the day we located the 100% manufactured “workout cave”. Fun steep “pockets” 

Fun stuff- sort of like 3 pigs on super steroids. 

And some Art :) 

OK —- I know you need to .., but really 

Gyms opened yesterday... maybe Stoney will get a little break 

Was this taken recently? If it doesn't rain, will it be alright to climb Stoney this weekend?

Derek Millerwrote:

Was this taken recently? If it doesn't rain, will it be alright to climb Stoney this weekend?

This was taken yesterday afternoon at Stoney