Arizona · Bouldering · Phoenix

Palate Expander

V6
grade
Bouldering Pads
style
Nov–Apr
best months

One of 26 boulder problems catalogued at Mormon Trail, this climb sits near the top of the grade range that spans V0 to V7-8 across the crag. Located in The Mouth sector, it was first ascended by Joe Borysko.

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  • Best time to go · Nov–Apr

    Best time to visit Palate Expander

    Best months: November–April. 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

      67° / 42°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      71° / 44°

      4 wet

    3. Mar

      78° / 48°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      85° / 54°

      2 wet

    5. May

      93° / 61°

      1 wet

    6. Jun

      101° / 69°

      1 wet

    7. Jul

      103° / 77°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      101° / 78°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      97° / 71°

      3 wet

    10. Oct

      87° / 59°

      2 wet

    11. Nov

      74° / 48°

      2 wet

    12. Dec

      65° / 41°

      3 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at South Phoenix, AZ, 3 mi away at 1,155 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.