Blow of Death
Mid-range climb among 14 routes at The Cave.
- 5.12b
- grade
- Sport Bolted
- style
Is Blow of Death open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Stanislaus National Forest. It doesn't name Blow of Death, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Stanislaus National Forest extends seasonal MVUM closure for two high elevation roads
Agency closure covering Stanislaus National Forest · USFS · Stanislaus National Forest
Extension of Seasonal Road Closures
Agency closure covering Stanislaus National Forest · USFS · Stanislaus National Forest
Temporary Fire Restrictions High Hazard Area Stanislaus National Forest
Agency alert covering Stanislaus National Forest · USFS · Stanislaus National Forest
Temporary Moderate Hazard Fire Restrictions Stanislaus National Forest
Agency alert covering Stanislaus National Forest · USFS · Stanislaus National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Stanislaus National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Blow of Death
Best months: May–September. 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.
Jan
43° / 10°
5 wet · 4 snow
Feb
45° / 13°
5 wet · 3 snow
Mar
52° / 20°
4 wet · 3 snow
Apr
59° / 25°
3 wet · 1 snow
May
67° / 32°
3 wet · 1 snow
Jun
77° / 39°
2 wet
Jul
85° / 43°
3 wet
Aug
84° / 41°
2 wet
Sep
78° / 34°
2 wet
Oct
66° / 24°
2 wet
Nov
55° / 17°
3 wet · 1 snow
Dec
45° / 12°
5 wet · 3 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bridgeport, CA, 31.7 mi away at 6,470 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
One of 14 routes catalogued at The Cave, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range between 5.11c and 5.13a.
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