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Four days from San Francisco, January

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 humptydumpty 17 Dec 2015

Where would you go climbing or something else outdoors if you had 4 days free in San Francisco in mid January? I'm especially keen for multipitch trad (up to 5.8, or higher if doggable) or sport (up to 5.10/+).

I'll be travelling alone, so any suggestion for finding a partner also appreciated, or big solo scrambles.
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OP humptydumpty 18 Dec 2015
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friday night bump...
 Tom Last 18 Dec 2015
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Yosemite? If it's not too cold/snowy that time of year?
OP humptydumpty 18 Dec 2015
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I think it might be at its coldest and snowiest then...
 Tom Last 18 Dec 2015
In reply to humptydumpty:

I agree, but is it too cold? I wouldn't know, but Yosemite's pretty close (in US terms) to SF.
OP humptydumpty 18 Dec 2015
In reply to Tom Last:

It's the obvious choice, I agree. Looking at e.g. http://www.nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/climate.htm average Jan temperature is 9C, rising to 11C in Feb, so I guess it might be nice if the Sun's out. But I thought someone might have some tips for safer bets mid-Winter.
The Papa Lazarou 18 Dec 2015
In reply to humptydumpty:

Sugar loaf,South Lake Tahoe comes highly recommended for winter cragging by a very active local we met casually soloing around at Lovers Leap in October this year
 1poundSOCKS 19 Dec 2015
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If you do go to South Lake Tahoe, you've got to do the obvious classic...

Corrugation Corner (5.7)
OP humptydumpty 20 Dec 2015
In reply to 1poundSOCKS:

> Corrugation Corner (5.7)

Loving the UKC page - no description, but 5 comments saying "best route ever"

It's here on Mountain Project - https://www.mountainproject.com/v/corrugation-corner/105872293 - sounds superb, thanks for the tip.
 Andy2 20 Dec 2015
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This is traditionally a summer venue - probably too cold in January.
 1poundSOCKS 20 Dec 2015
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> This is traditionally a summer venue

Not sure about January, it was almost too hot in late September, never mind the summer. There are some walls that stay in the shade though.
 1poundSOCKS 20 Dec 2015
In reply to humptydumpty:

> "best route ever"

Bonkers at the grade. Pitch 2...where do you get to climb an arete like that, in a position like that, which is also pretty well protected?
 Offwidth 21 Dec 2015
In reply to 1poundSOCKS:
Its great but not that great: arguably Lovers Leap moderate classics are spoilt a little by the luxurious holds. As for north facing walls on a high pass in January ...probably not a good idea (though there are a few rare logged ascents on Mountain Project) ... I've been snowed off in September!
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 1poundSOCKS 21 Dec 2015
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> Its great but not that great

How great is your great compared to my great?
 Offwidth 23 Dec 2015
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It's nothing like the best 5.7 I've climbed ...even at that location its only equal best for me. The exposure looks way more impressive in photos than it feels in practice. Only that pitch (pitch 3) of the 4 is outstanding.
OP humptydumpty 23 Dec 2015
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Have you got any alternative suggestions? North-facing in Jan definitely doesn't sound like fun!
 Offwidth 24 Dec 2015
In reply to humptydumpty:

There are loads... just look at the ascent details on Mountain Project and maybe stick a post on their forums (their advice is good and their partner system works really well). I dont know the area so well in winter as I tend to climb in the desert areas much further south and east.

https://www.mountainproject.com/v/tahoe-vicinity/105798291

https://www.mountainproject.com/v/yosemite-valley/105833388
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