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Best Araps routes in 40+ heat? 5-Feb-2014 At 11:42:20 AM jprockbelly

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Hi All

I've had a long planned trip to Araps this weekend and it is with horror that I've been watching the forecasted temps. I'm now wondering if it is worth it to brave the stinking heat. I know there are a bunch of good routes that are shady all day, but I'm guessing these will be chockers. Plus when it tops 40 it's still hot in the shade.

So I'm wondering: is it worth the trip? will all the shady routes be crowded? or will the heat kill the crowds (then kill me!)?

My list of shady things to look at is:
Bulger
Agamemnon
Lawrence (best option to be shady and free)
Lamplighter
King Rat (and surrounds)

And if the weaker members of the party have had enough, and I feel like hurting myself:
Spasm
Astral Plain

Any other gems tucked away in the shade that I should consider?

Cheers
John

ps. I'm sure this has been discussed at length before, but a forum search didn't really return much.