maurop Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 can anyone give me an idea of how long this crag area takes to dry out after a storm? Or if there are any areas/bouldering spots that would be protected? Also, I've heard of a print guidebook that's in existence; if anyone can offer leads on where to find it, that would be awesome. I know there's also the online sources like Mtn Project, and others. Thanks! Quote
Alan Trick Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 Hey Mauro, I've only been there a few times, but I would guess that most of it would take a bit of time, because much of the bluffs are covered with trees and there's a lot of organic matter around which I would expect retain a fair bit of moisture. The big open wall at in the front there might not be too bad though, since it is south facing and not very covered. I think Dru developed a fair bit around there and could probably give you a much better answer. Quote
marc_leclerc Posted March 23, 2015 Posted March 23, 2015 A lot of the face routes dry really fast. The cracks can seep a little longer, but if the road is dry there are probably lots of dry slabs and aretes to go hit. Quote
maurop Posted March 24, 2015 Author Posted March 24, 2015 Thanks guys! I thought it would have been a bit like smoke bluffs, I'll just have to take a look next time I'm out there. Quote
G-spotter Posted March 30, 2015 Posted March 30, 2015 Thanks guys! I thought it would have been a bit like smoke bluffs, more like bulletheads Quote
Off_White Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 Recent photos suggest perhaps even more like the mossed over face climbs right of Private Idaho at Index. Quote
dberdinka Posted April 13, 2015 Posted April 13, 2015 Climbed there last week. Found it to be surprisingly good for being so obscure/neglected. Face and crack climbs on the lowest tier were dry and sunny. Lots of nice looking flakes and cracks higher on the hillside. I'd go back. Quote
maurop Posted April 14, 2015 Author Posted April 14, 2015 (edited) Wildcat (5.8, 2 pitches) was pretty good on the slabs, the lower route was generally dirtier than the upper portion. The routes I scoped out around sleeping princess were pretty clean, as was the sweet corner route, Great Expectations. Based on what I saw, great area, it could use a bit of traffic/love. Great setting, has a european feel to it (cows, grass fields, etc). Edited April 14, 2015 by maurop Quote
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