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Mt. Lemmon

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SpencerG · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2009 · Points: 0

We are looking for some advice on Mt. Lemmon for next week. We've never been there and are hoping to stop for a day or 2 between Cochise and Sedona. We are looking for some sunny areas that have more concentrated sport climbs from 5.10-5.12. I looked around on the area descriptions but would love some recommendations. Thanks!

Scott M. McNamara · · Presidio San Augustine Del… · Joined Aug 2006 · Points: 55
Jimbo · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Feb 2006 · Points: 1,310

Milagrosa is low and good but the meat of the climbing is in the shade. You need a 70 + day to be comfortable there, especially if the wind is blowing a bit.

The Ruins, Sun Spots and Forgotten wall are better choices for climbing in the sun. Both areas are on Mtn Project.

Joe Kreidel · · San Antonio, TX · Joined Dec 2007 · Points: 1,495

The weather next week is supposed to back up in the low 70s. If it is that warm, Windy Point would be good, as you can chase sun/shade as need be. There are a lot of great 11s and 12s, and some pretty good 10s. Milagrosa is great as well.

If the weather is still a touch chilly, Jimbo's suggestions are all fun areas.

SpencerG · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2009 · Points: 0

Thanks for the info!

Adam Block · · Tucson, AZ · Joined Jul 2008 · Points: 1,180

I was at windy point a week or so ago on a 70 degree day and it was chilly for me but not un-climable by any stretch. Next week says it's going to be warmer than 70 so you may be fine up there.

I would also assume Sun Spot Craigs has "sun" but having never been there I can't say nor can I comment on the climbing so maybe somebody else can chime in.

Ryan N · · Bellingham, WA · Joined May 2009 · Points: 195

Halfway would be more like Phoenix. Plenty of options in that area just search on here.

Kemper Brightman · · The Old Pueblo, AZ · Joined Dec 2011 · Points: 2,971
Sun Spots Is a good option with a number of quality routes in the grade range you mentioned. If it's 70's you'll definitely be good heading up to the windy point area as well.
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