Smithrock???

[powderhound]

Wondering what you think of a presidents day trip to smith, never climbed there durning the winter, is it to cold if it is supposed to be 35 and sunny. How much does this limit your route selection. Just looking for some adivce.

 

Thanks

Bryan

[corvallisclimb]

go for it! my favorite time of the year out there.

[EWolfe]

Don't foorget to bring the proper accoutrements for thawing the digits, local-style:

 

 

The friends you will make!

[hemp22]

Normally this time of year can be great for Smith.

But right now, the forecast does look a tad cold for the end of this week. Cold & Snowy on Friday/Saturday means you might be better off skiing at Bachelor those days, but it looks like sunny and 40+ on Sunday & Monday, so those days could be good.

As long as the sun comes out to warm the rock up, then 40 degrees can be very comfortable when you're climbing.

As for routes, you'll just want to stay in the sun all day - that usually means sticking to the south facing walls. Or, when it's cold in the morning, the hike up to Koala Rock / Marsupials can be a good way to warm up, and a lot of routes up there get plenty of sun.

[markd]

35 degrees and in the sun is perfect smith sending weather.

[111]

It'll be good out there, just make sure to stick to full sun and start your day at 10:30a and plan on ending at about 3p.

[corvallisclimb]

ending at about 3p.

 

no reason to stop before sundown

[jlag]

It's currently 5 degrees in Redmond not even counting the wind. I think tomorrow the high is in the 20's. Coldest temps I can remember in a long time around here.