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Colorado · Rock climbing · Lyons
Mello Yello
Mid-range climb among eight routes at Glacier View Dome.
- 5.8
- grade
- Trad Gear
- style
Is Mello Yello open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 3 alerts for Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests.
Fire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests · USFS · Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
Caribou Road Closure Order
Agency alert covering Boulder Ranger District · Order 02-10-01-26-04 · USFS · Boulder Ranger District
Raptor Nesting Area Closure - Boulder Ranger District
Agency alert covering Boulder Ranger District · Order 02-10-01-26-06 · USFS · Boulder Ranger District
As of · Source: USFS · Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Mello Yello
Best months: May–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
32° / 14°
Feb
35° / 15°
Mar
42° / 20°
Apr
46° / 23°
May
56° / 32°
Jun
69° / 38°
Jul
74° / 44°
Aug
73° / 43°
Sep
66° / 36°
Oct
52° / 29°
Nov
41° / 20°
Dec
33° / 14°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Allenspark 3nw, CO, 6.9 mi away at 8,500 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
One of eight routes catalogued at Glacier View Dome, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range, which spans from 5.3 to 5.10-.
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Movement Gyms
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Boulder Rock Club
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