South Middle
One of nine routes at First Roadside Boulder, toward the lower end of the grade range.
- V2
- grade
- Bouldering Pads
- style
Best time to visit South Middle
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
41° / 11°
4 wet
Feb
43° / 14°
5 wet
Mar
50° / 21°
6 wet
Apr
56° / 27°
6 wet
May
67° / 36°
7 wet
Jun
78° / 43°
7 wet
Jul
83° / 49°
12 wet
Aug
80° / 47°
12 wet
Sep
74° / 40°
8 wet
Oct
62° / 29°
6 wet
Nov
50° / 20°
5 wet
Dec
40° / 11°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Buena Vista 2s, CO, 3.3 mi away at 7,954 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
One of nine climbs catalogued at First Roadside Boulder, this route sits at the lower end of the crag's V2 to V4+ range.
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