Colorado · Rock climbing · Franktown

The Gathering (Snowstorm Boulder)

6 bouldering routes at Gathering (Snowstorm Boulder) in Colorado.

6 routes
V0 – V4
Bouldering

Best time to visit The Gathering (Snowstorm Boulder)

Best months: May–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

    43° / 18°

    5 wet

  2. Feb

    44° / 18°

    5 wet

  3. Mar

    52° / 25°

    7 wet

  4. Apr

    58° / 30°

    8 wet

  5. May

    67° / 40°

    10 wet

  6. Jun

    80° / 49°

    10 wet

  7. Jul

    85° / 55°

    12 wet

  8. Aug

    82° / 54°

    12 wet

  9. Sep

    76° / 46°

    8 wet

  10. Oct

    63° / 35°

    6 wet

  11. Nov

    52° / 25°

    5 wet

  12. Dec

    43° / 17°

    5 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Elizabeth 2nw, CO, 6.5 mi away at 6,611 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

The Gathering (Snowstorm Boulder) is a climbing area in Colorado, about 2.5 miles from the community of Village Pines. It sits among a cluster of bouldering and climbing spots, with the Inner Canyon area just 0.1 mile away and Creekside Boulders about 0.4 mile off. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 67°F and September highs around 76°F, while July climbs to about 85°F and winter highs hover near 43°F. The Inner Canyon Trail and Rimrock Trail both lie within a mile, and the Buddha Cave area is about 0.7 mile away. For an overnight stay, The Pinery RV Lot is roughly 8 miles off.

Routes (6)