Faustian Bargain
The Cube's most challenging route among five climbs catalogued here.
- 5.13a
- grade
- Sport Bolted
- style
Best time to visit Faustian Bargain
Best months: Year-round. 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
65° / 44°
9 wet
Feb
65° / 44°
9 wet
Mar
67° / 46°
8 wet
Apr
69° / 47°
4 wet
May
72° / 49°
2 wet
Jun
76° / 52°
1 wet
Jul
78° / 54°
0 wet
Aug
80° / 55°
0 wet
Sep
80° / 54°
1 wet
Oct
78° / 52°
3 wet
Nov
71° / 47°
5 wet
Dec
64° / 44°
8 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at San Luis Obispo Poly, CA, 2 mi away at 308 ft. The station sits about 1,100 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
This route represents the upper limit of difficulty among the five climbs catalogued at The Cube, pushing into the hardest grades established at this California crag.
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