Faces are a Doddle (Compared to Tits and Ass) aka Direct Crack Finish
Mid-range climb among seven routes at Central Services Face.
- 5.10-
- grade
- Trad Gear
- style
Is Faces are a Doddle (Compared to Tits and Ass) aka Direct Crack Finish open right now?
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Best time to visit Faces are a Doddle (Compared to Tits and Ass) aka Direct Crack Finish
Best months: October–May. 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
66° / 36°
8 wet
Feb
67° / 36°
9 wet
Mar
70° / 38°
7 wet
Apr
76° / 41°
4 wet
May
80° / 46°
2 wet
Jun
88° / 49°
0 wet
Jul
94° / 55°
0 wet
Aug
96° / 54°
0 wet
Sep
91° / 51°
1 wet
Oct
83° / 45°
2 wet
Nov
73° / 40°
3 wet
Dec
64° / 34°
6 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Gibraltar Dam #2, CA, 3.9 mi away at 1,558 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
One of seven routes catalogued at Central Services Face, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range, which spans from 5.8 to 5.11-.
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