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North American climbing November to January 22-Dec-2004 At 9:39:39 AM Johan Vonshizzle

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Bishop - US Bouldering Central is best between Nov - Mar. Perfect weather in winter as there is the Sierra
Neveda's blocking fronts from the west and the White Mts blocking fronts from the east. It does get pretty
bitter over nite but during the day is usually good. Apart from the bouldering (Buttermilks, Happy & Sad
Boulders), great sport climbing can be had at Owens River Gorge. And Joshua Tree is only a few hours
away (great trad & bouldering). November, you could still get good weather for Yosemite. I lived in Cal a
few years back and went climbing in Yosemite in early Dec.
Hueco Tanks - even with the access restrictions - still world class bouldering - which you may be able to
combine with going down to El Potreo Chico.
It's usually a lot colder in Colorado but i've got friends who've still been climbing this past Nov around
Boulder and Shelf Road (2.5 hrs south) is a great winter sport crag.

cheers

Johan