Gear Grinder
Mid-range problem in the Palaceer Block sector of Pink Floyd Area.
- V3
- grade
- Bouldering Pads
- style
Best time to visit Gear Grinder
Best months: April–May 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.
Jan
39° / 21°
6 wet · 4 snow
Feb
45° / 25°
5 wet · 3 snow
Mar
56° / 34°
6 wet · 2 snow
Apr
63° / 39°
6 wet · 1 snow
May
74° / 49°
6 wet
Jun
87° / 58°
4 wet
Jul
93° / 65°
6 wet
Aug
90° / 62°
7 wet
Sep
80° / 54°
7 wet
Oct
66° / 41°
6 wet
Nov
50° / 31°
6 wet · 2 snow
Dec
39° / 22°
6 wet · 4 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Colorado Nm, CO, 18.7 mi away at 5,781 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
One of 152 boulder problems catalogued at Pink Floyd Area, this climb sits in the middle range of the crag's V0–V10 span. Located in the Palaceer Block sector.
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