Arizona · Rock climbing · Leupp

The Whale, NE Arete

5.10
grade
Trad Gear
style
Apr–May, Sep–Oct
best months

One of 22 routes catalogued at Central Reservation Climbs, positioned mid-range within the crag's 5.7 to 5.10b span. First ascent: Todd Gordon , Brian Povolny, March 10, 1984.

  • Nearby · Navajolands · Bighams Lake · Sunset View Campground
  • Best time to go · Apr–May, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit The Whale, NE Arete

    Best months: April–May and September–October. 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

      45° / 18°

    2. Feb

      49° / 22°

    3. Mar

      58° / 26°

    4. Apr

      65° / 32°

    5. May

      74° / 39°

    6. Jun

      86° / 47°

    7. Jul

      89° / 57°

    8. Aug

      86° / 55°

    9. Sep

      79° / 47°

    10. Oct

      68° / 35°

    11. Nov

      56° / 25°

    12. Dec

      44° / 17°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Keams Canyon, AZ, 26 mi away at 6,205 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.