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BBC Boulder

26 bouldering routes at BBC Boulder in Colorado, grades span 13 difficulty levels.

26 routes
V0 – V9
Bouldering

Best time to visit BBC Boulder

Best months: April–June and September–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.

  1. Jan

    47° / 21°

    6 wet

  2. Feb

    48° / 22°

    7 wet

  3. Mar

    57° / 29°

    8 wet

  4. Apr

    63° / 34°

    10 wet

  5. May

    71° / 43°

    12 wet

  6. Jun

    83° / 51°

    10 wet

  7. Jul

    88° / 57°

    11 wet

  8. Aug

    86° / 55°

    10 wet

  9. Sep

    79° / 48°

    8 wet

  10. Oct

    66° / 37°

    7 wet

  11. Nov

    54° / 28°

    6 wet

  12. Dec

    46° / 21°

    6 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Boulder, CO, 1.3 mi away at 5,484 ft. The station sits about 1,000 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.

BBC Boulder is a bouldering area in Colorado on city land within the Bergheim - Wood land unit. It sits about 1.3 miles from the Boulder, CO weather station, and the land is managed by the city. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Boulder station run from highs around 71°F with lows near 43°F in May to highs around 66°F with lows near 37°F in October. July is the warmest month, with highs averaging about 88°F. Several other climbing areas are just a short walk away. The Mothership, the Satellite Boulders and Girlfriend Boulder all lie about 0.1 mile from BBC Boulder. The Bluebell Spur Trail and Kohler Mesa Trail are both about 0.4 mile away for a hike.

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