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jake 356 · · worcester · Joined Mar 2012 · Points: 0

Me and my buddy were talkin about heading down to the gunks thurs. looks like its going to be 40 and sunny. Are we wasting our time ( driving from Worcester ma ) or should we be good? Figured some climbs should be dryish especially under some of the larger overhangs. Or any other suggestions would be great!! We're looking for easy to moderate trad.

TWK · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2012 · Points: 160

Have ya looked at the forecast? Highs in the 20s by Friday with a 30% chance of snow on Saturday.

jake 356 · · worcester · Joined Mar 2012 · Points: 0

Ya saw that, that's why I said thurs. hi of 40 and a little windy. Thanks though.

slk · · Reno, NV · Joined Jan 2011 · Points: 130

Sack up and do it!!

It's not like there is nothing else to do there but climb. I grew up there and some of my favorite hikes have been in the winter.

Get at it!!!!

M Mobley · · Bar Harbor, ME · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 911

do it if you dont mind 17-23 mph wind

PeterW Whitmore · · Dryden, NY · Joined Mar 2010 · Points: 50

1-2 inches of rain tomorrow per weather.com. I think you can expect a lot of wet rock.

jake 356 · · worcester · Joined Mar 2012 · Points: 0

Sac up and do it sounds great!!! ya saw the rain when I looked before it was only 30 percent chance.... Much higher now..... Maby ill check NH or cape Ann just want to climb some trad and with so much at the gunks was hoping to get on something. And it's been ten or so years since my last trip there and I loved it.

TWK · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2012 · Points: 160

You'll love it a whole lot more in March or April.

Kevin Heckeler · · Las Vegas, NV · Joined Jul 2010 · Points: 1,616
TWK wrote:You'll love it a whole lot more in March or April.
+1

Between snow melt and rain, you'll have a hard time finding dry rock regardless of overhangs. Save the gas money and head to the gym instead.
jake 356 · · worcester · Joined Mar 2012 · Points: 0

Yup just checked the weather rain all night tonight and 80 percent for tomorow shitty........ Oh well it happens.

Ben Brotelho · · Albany, NY · Joined May 2011 · Points: 520

so...you gonna sack up and climb at the gunks in the variable conditions? Sat. is gonna be 29, partly cloudy! Perfect!

TWK · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Sep 2012 · Points: 160
Ben Brotelho wrote:so...you gonna sack up and climb at the gunks in the variable conditions? Sat. is gonna be 29, partly cloudy! Perfect!
Misery loves company--maybe you two could sack up together!
Ben Brotelho · · Albany, NY · Joined May 2011 · Points: 520

two sacks...one belay

jake 356 · · worcester · Joined Mar 2012 · Points: 0

Gonna try to go for sat. We were gonna sack up and go but sliped off my truck checking a sander this morning and tweaked my neck. Shit luck

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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