Fertloaf
Entry-level climb at Pissoir Boulder, part of a five-route catalogue.
- V0
- grade
- Bouldering Pads
- style
Best time to visit Fertloaf
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
67° / 47°
7 wet
Feb
67° / 47°
7 wet
Mar
68° / 49°
7 wet
Apr
71° / 51°
3 wet
May
72° / 54°
2 wet
Jun
73° / 57°
1 wet
Jul
76° / 60°
0 wet
Aug
78° / 60°
0 wet
Sep
78° / 60°
1 wet
Oct
76° / 56°
2 wet
Nov
71° / 50°
3 wet
Dec
66° / 46°
6 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Santa Barbara, CA, 2.8 mi away at 16 ft. The station sits about 800 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
One of five routes catalogued at Pissoir Boulder, representing the entry level of the crag's V0–V4 range.
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