Can You Trad Climb On Limestone? Wet limestone is not much fun to climb, rather dangerous actually as it’s very slippery. Depending on the nature of the crag, there might be seepage as the water will accumulate and run in cracks, pockets, etc even if the surface of the rock is dry. What igneous rock
Can You Climb In Smith Rock After Rain? Days with a little rain are climbable. Smith’s welded tuff and basalt are often dry enough to climb five minutes after the sun comes out. But be careful: After deluges, it’s best not to climb for two days on welded tuff, whose rain-weakened small knobs and edges
Can You Climb In Joe’s Valley After Rain? Also, be careful about climbing on sandstone after it rains—the Access Fund advises waiting 24-48 hours before climbing because rain weakens the holds, lending themselves to easier breaking. Is Joe’s Valley soft? Many sites have established fire pits, and the ground is soft and sandy. During peak