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Mid 60s too cold for Original Route?

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Gold Plated Rocket Pony · · Colorado · Joined Jul 2007 · Points: 96

Heading to Red Rocks next week and looks like the highs are going to be mid-60s all week. Wanted to give the Original Route a go but I think it's north facing and the first several pitches are in the shade so wondering if it will just be too cold. Anyone know?

Jeff G · · Colorado · Joined Feb 2006 · Points: 1,098

This time of year, ALL the pitches will be in the shade. I was up there two weeks ago with Vegas in the mid 80's and that seemed about right. I had long pants and a fleece top and was cool but comfortable. My guess is that you would freeze with temps in the 60's.
But, I could just be wimpy.

Nick Sweeney · · Spokane, WA · Joined Jun 2013 · Points: 969

Honestly 60 degrees is not cold at all, even in the shade... In fact, most people consider 60 degrees to be "sending temps".

B Gilmore · · AZ · Joined Nov 2005 · Points: 1,260
Nick Sweeney wrote:Honestly 60 degrees is not cold at all, even in the shade... In fact, most people consider 60 degrees to be "sending temps".
60º in downtown Vegas does not equal 60º on the Rainbow Wall. Bring a nice puffy coat and prepare to shiver, at least it'll be sticky - almost like cheating!
And I don't think 60º is considered sending temps... that's more like 40º.
brad messinger · · Wayne, Pa · Joined Aug 2012 · Points: 10

I was on that route this past weekend. Entire route was in the shade.

60's will be fine, just bring layers!

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Nevada
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