Alabama · Bouldering · Jacksons Gap

Handz of Steel (easy start)

V1-2
grade
Bouldering Pads
style
Feb–May, Oct–Dec
best months

One of 16 boulder problems catalogued at Smith Mountain, this climb sits in the middle of the difficulty range that spans V0 to V4+ across the crag.

  • Nearby · Latrine Boulder · Big Boss Man Wall · Cherokee Bluffs
  • Best time to go · Feb–May, Oct–Dec

    Best time to visit Handz of Steel (easy start)

    Best months: February–May and October–December. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      57° / 29°

    2. Feb

      61° / 32°

    3. Mar

      68° / 38°

    4. Apr

      76° / 45°

    5. May

      83° / 55°

    6. Jun

      89° / 62°

    7. Jul

      91° / 67°

    8. Aug

      91° / 63°

    9. Sep

      87° / 59°

    10. Oct

      77° / 47°

    11. Nov

      67° / 37°

    12. Dec

      58° / 32°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Camp Hill 2nw, AL, 10.7 mi away at 680 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.