The Fault
Mid-range climb among six routes at Lancer Boulder.
- V3-4
- grade
- Bouldering Pads
- style
Best time to visit The Fault
Best months: March–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° / 19°
Feb
47° / 26°
Mar
59° / 35°
Apr
67° / 41°
May
77° / 50°
Jun
89° / 59°
Jul
95° / 66°
Aug
91° / 64°
Sep
82° / 55°
Oct
67° / 42°
Nov
52° / 30°
Dec
39° / 21°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Grand Junction Wfo, CO, 6.5 mi away at 4,826 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
One of six routes catalogued at Lancer Boulder, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range, which spans from V2-3 to V8.
Photo of the crag
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