Just curious:
When I plan to peak, I keep an eye on the weather forecast, naturally. There have been times where the forecast changes significantly within a few hours. Sometimes I'll say f*** it and see what awaits me despite the forecast, and if I'm turned away I'll respect that - I've been blessed more often than not. Other times, especially route depending, I'll bail and hope for another day.
I'm curious how some of you factor this into your plans. If there's a high percent chance of this or that (mainly rain/storms), do you forego your plans or carry on and see what you're met with?
(And to be clear, I'm not talking about seeing the distant, dark, thunderous clouds heading your way and "chancing it." I'm talking before you even head out).
Factoring Weather
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Zenn
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Factoring Weather
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mtree
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Re: Factoring Weather
Depends on if I'm hung over that morning.
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GregMiller
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Re: Factoring Weather
Also depends on the route - if I'm going to be on a committing exposed ridge, I'll be more likely to back off and wait for better weather.
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been scared and battered. My hopes the wind done scattered. Snow has friz me, Sun has baked me,
Looks like between 'em they done Tried to make me
Stop laughin', stop lovin', stop livin'-- But I don't care! I'm still here!
Langston Hughes
been scared and battered. My hopes the wind done scattered. Snow has friz me, Sun has baked me,
Looks like between 'em they done Tried to make me
Stop laughin', stop lovin', stop livin'-- But I don't care! I'm still here!
Langston Hughes
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bdrumm06
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Re: Factoring Weather
Good points! I myself am dancing with doing lindsey tomorrow. Something I've been planning for awhile
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Jim Davies
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Re: Factoring Weather
I tend to stay local on days like tomorrow (at least given the forecast in the Lindsey area). .1 inches dawn-to-noon, .25 inches in the afternoon. Blub... Saturday looks way better.
Climbing at altitude is like hitting your head against a brick wall — it's great when you stop. -- Chris Darwin
I'm pretty tired. I think I'll go home now. -- Forrest Gump
I'm pretty tired. I think I'll go home now. -- Forrest Gump
