Needles -- climbing in the sun
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I have tentative plans to hit up the needles this weekend. However, judging from the weather, it looks like it's going to be balls cold. |
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Matt, |
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White punks is southish facing so that may be warmer but easier (8+/9-). |
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It'll be cold no matter where, forecast highs in the upper '40s and "breezy" (which means super windy for most spots at the Needles). Cold and windy is the norm there, so this weekend you'll be frozen unless you're from Alaska. |
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Chad, great recommendation. Dome Rock is a bit warmer during these forecasts. Minimal approach and fun lines still make for a great day! |
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Good recs from Chad and Richard, as well as for Dome Rock. Anti-jello Crack is worth the drive all by itself. You may want to pick a different weekend though. Here's a link to the webcams up on nearby Mt. Jordan. Looking pretty wet and cold up there: rockyags.cr.usgs.gov/dashbo… |
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Thanks for all the help guys! looks like we are idyllwild bound! |
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Matt c..... idyllwild might be cold and windy also.... |
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Guy Keesee wrote:Matt c..... idyllwild might be cold and windy also....63 and sunny.I can handle that. 52 in the shade with potential for rain, that's just too much for me. |
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matt c .... you believe the weather report? |
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haha i am new to CA. It is good to get some insight into the weather here. |
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I too, had a needles trip planned from the 20th - 29th. I really, really want to climb at the needles but the weather sounds like a no go. Same for dome rock I'm assuming? Maybe I should just go to bishop or something? drat it all! I wanted to go to the needles! Stupid weather. |
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Royal, Matt .... Im going to the Church Domes this weekend.... |
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I'm guessing that the road will be open by this weekend, but anyone know for sure? |
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The road is open. I called last week. |
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YES! road open! |