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Eldo in Winter?
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I"m going to be in Boulder for work several times throughout the winter and I was wondering what the climb-ability of eldo is during the winter months (Dec.-Feb.) Is it even worth trying? |
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Could have a foot of snow and below zero or could be dry sunny and 60. If you catch a good day you'll be climbing in a T-shirt |
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The West Ridge is the solar collector of the area. |
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Conditions don't slow some people down!!  mountainproject.com/v/1202217  mountainproject.com/v/1202230 Seriously though, Eldo gets some gloriously nice days in the winter. Cross your fingers you're free on a nice day! |
Brian C. wrote:Conditions don't slow some people down!!To note: the Bastille is not the area's solar collector. |
 Calm sunny winter days on the West Ridge in Eldo. are hard to beat. |
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When it gets over freezing after a snowfall is when to look out. As anywhere, rock/ice fall is way worse with snow and freeze/thaw conditions. Belay helmets are good for that time of year. |
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Winter is the best season for climbing in Eldo...... |
Tony B wrote:The West Ridge is the solar collector of the area.If the wind is up, it also collects wind. In that case consider the sheltered Hawk Eagle Ridge. Climbing not as good overall, but if the sun is out, it'll be warm and not much wind. rob.calm |
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winter is best |
