COLD WEATHER MAKES CLIMBING MORE DIFICULT

When a rock climber is considering a rock face to scale, they need to consider the difficulty of the climb and match it with there abilities. Climbing with a partner is just plain common sense. Having the right equipment, that has been checked before the climb is also paramount. Planning out the climb and time lines to be not climbing during dark hours is essential. One thing that some climbers do not consider is the coldness of the rock. Cold weather makes it harder to climb. Everything else needs to be adjusted. The difficulty of the climb, extra people, equipment, and time frames. When a wind shows up, and it is already cold, it can be disastrous. Plan ahead.