California · Rock climbing · Shaver Lake

The Guns of Down Under Dome

One of two routes at Down Under Dome, at the lower end of Patterson Bluff's grade span.

5.10c
grade
Sport Bolted
style

Is The Guns of Down Under Dome open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sierra National Forest. It doesn't name The Guns of Down Under Dome, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Sierra National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit The Guns of Down Under Dome

Best months: February–May and October–December. 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.

  1. Jan

    57° / 31°

  2. Feb

    59° / 32°

  3. Mar

    63° / 35°

  4. Apr

    67° / 38°

  5. May

    77° / 45°

  6. Jun

    87° / 51°

  7. Jul

    95° / 58°

  8. Aug

    95° / 57°

  9. Sep

    90° / 52°

  10. Oct

    78° / 44°

  11. Nov

    65° / 37°

  12. Dec

    58° / 34°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at N Fk Rs, CA, 34 mi away at 2,645 ft. The station sits about 1,300 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of two routes catalogued at Patterson Bluff's Down Under Dome sector, this climb sits at the lower end of the crag's 5.10c–5.10d range.