Watch for Wasps
Pictured: Chee on ‘Lady Buggery’ at the Wall of Early Morning Light. The variation starting to the left is aptly named ‘Stinger.’ There are often wasps on these climbs due to the sun exposure and large features.
One of the many reasons we love climbing outside is because, well, we want to be in the great outdoors! Unlike the climbing gym, our crags are home to all sorts of critters, including stinging insects.
Wasp nests are extremely common at the Wall of Early Morning Light, but aren’t limited to that area. Wasps love the heat, so they seek out cracks and large pockets in the rock which are exposed to the sun. They can be seen in the late spring to early fall and are more active on hotter days.
Want to lessen your chances of getting stung? Go find a shady crag or wait until the temperatures cool off. There are plenty of other crags to explore!
