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Dry crags in rain at Margalef?

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 Charlie Low 20 Nov 2016
In Margalef this week and the forecast for the next 3 days is pretty awful...are there any crags that stay dry in the rain, particularly with any 6's on? I know it's probably a bit of a long shot!

Alternatively are there any places nearby that are a better bet or likely to be dry if it's wet in Margalef?

Thanks!
 zv 20 Nov 2016
In reply to Charlie Low:

Never climbed on this crag in Margalef, however I heard it stays dry in the rain as it's a cave (seen it from across the road on the El Laboratori).

Cova Soleiada - you have 3 routes in sixes - 6c, 6b, 6b+.

I am sure there are plenty of things which stay dry - best bet is asking Viscent who works in the Refugi, he'll surely point you in the right direction.

I remember doing two nice routes in the 6s at Cingles de Moli in a light rain. - Segallosa - 6a, absolute jug fest, which is a gently overhanging so stays dry, top 2 clips are slabby however you're on monster jugs and it's ok even in the wet.

6b that shares the same anchor - similar story, steep first bit, juggy arete finish.

The steep right hand side of Espadelles might be perma dry - there are several 6bs and 6b+s (steep start...then OK to the top), however only been there in outstandingly sunny conditions, so best to check with the locals.
 Dandan 20 Nov 2016
In reply to Charlie Low:

The 6b and 6b+ aren't in the sheltered part of cova soleiada, leaving only the 6c which is polished to high heaven with the crux at the bottom! It's a great sheltered crag if you climb in the 8's, not so much the 6's though.
I guess just check wind direction and find something not facing the wind and hope for some good luck?

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