Existential Face
Mid-range climb in Hartman Rocks' Existential Pinnacle sector.
- 5.10a
- grade
- Trad Gear
- style
Best time to visit Existential Face
Best months: June–September. 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
26° / -6°
7 wet
Feb
30° / 1°
6 wet
Mar
44° / 14°
5 wet
Apr
56° / 23°
5 wet
May
66° / 30°
6 wet
Jun
76° / 36°
6 wet
Jul
80° / 44°
10 wet
Aug
77° / 43°
11 wet
Sep
70° / 34°
9 wet
Oct
60° / 22°
6 wet
Nov
44° / 11°
5 wet
Dec
28° / -3°
7 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Gunnison 3sw, CO, 0.7 mi away at 7,622 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
One of 26 routes catalogued at Hartman Rocks, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range from Easy 5th to 5.14b. Located in the Existential Pinnacle sector, it represents solid intermediate terrain among the sport-bolted offerings here.
Photo of the crag
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