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Squamish wet weather climbing

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Chuck Harrington · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2015 · Points: 0

Hello,
Flew up to the NW for a weekend of climbing, but unfortunately the weather is not cooperating. In the southeast we run to the nearest mega steep routes to climb in the dry, and I was curious if anything like that existed in the promise land? I would very much like to climb on this awesome granite. Worst case I guess I'll climb in the rain. I don't know, I am having a serious gumby moment. Please advise, and thanks for any help.

Paul Max · · Kortrijk · Joined Sep 2014 · Points: 0

Check the weather for Smith Rock in OR. It's not granite, but it's usually pretty dry even when rain is forecasted. I've been there in the fall where they predicted 40%-50% rain and every hour had about 5 mins with a few raindrops but the rock never wetted out.

Or stick to wet granite if it's worth it. I've never been up that way yet.

Andy Shoemaker · · Bremerton WA · Joined Jul 2014 · Points: 65

Chuck there are areas that stay relatively dry in the rain around the Seattle area. Exit 32 comes to mind, just outside Seattle on I-90 in North Bend. Most of the granite in Leavenworth is vertical or slabby, but also the weather in leavenworth is turning unfortunately dry for the next few days. Still chance of rain, but less than hoped. Smith could also be a good option if you are in Portland or want to make the drive.

Khoi · · Vancouver, BC · Joined Oct 2009 · Points: 45

Skaha is about a 4 hour drive from Vancouver.

Check the weather for Penticton, BC.

Ben Pontecorvo · · Eugene, OR · Joined Jul 2014 · Points: 155

I cannot remember the area name, but there are steep overhung sport climbs just up the road from Squamish proper

Claire · · Somerville, MA · Joined Jul 2015 · Points: 5

Hi Chuck! I just got back from Squamish and we spent some time here mountainproject.com/v/night…

Some of those routes will definitely stay dry in the rain for a little while. Big bummer about the weather but hopefully you can find something to climb.

Chuck Harrington · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2015 · Points: 0

Thank you for all of the help everyone!

Mike Broad · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Oct 2010 · Points: 305

The overhanging dry sport area is called chek. It's in the book and on here, it's really good!

Eric Fjellanger · · Unknown Hometown · Joined May 2008 · Points: 870

Bumping to see if there's any new beta about the driest routes in Squamish. I've been climbing there for quite a while, I know about the Zombie Roof area (I've climbed Old Age in the rain at least twice), Chek, and Nightmare. Is there anything else that is sheltered from the rain, or will at least dry out quickly with a little sun and wind?

GTD · · Bowen island, BC, Canada · Joined May 2015 · Points: 5

I live on Bowen Island in the sea to sky corridor, Squamish area. Our crag has been dry for the past few weeks and great temps. I’d suspect most of the crags in Squamish are dry right now. 

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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