If Bishop Were France
The easiest of 17 routes at Hand to Hand Combat Wall, located in Captain Hook Alcove.
- V1
- grade
- Bouldering Pads
- style
Best time to visit If Bishop Were France
Best months: April–May and 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.
Jan
56° / 24°
4 wet
Feb
59° / 26°
4 wet
Mar
67° / 31°
3 wet
Apr
74° / 37°
2 wet
May
83° / 44°
2 wet
Jun
94° / 51°
1 wet
Jul
100° / 57°
1 wet
Aug
98° / 54°
1 wet
Sep
90° / 47°
1 wet
Oct
78° / 37°
1 wet
Nov
64° / 27°
2 wet
Dec
55° / 22°
3 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bishop Ap, CA, 5.9 mi away at 4,102 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Located in the Captain Hook Alcove sector of Hand to Hand Combat Wall, this route represents the entry point among the 17 climbs catalogued at the crag, which span from V1 to V9.
Photo of the crag

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