Colorado · Rock climbing · Frisco

The Gecko

Mid-range climb at Sunshine Buttress combining bolts and placed protection.

5.9
grade
Mixed
style

Is The Gecko open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in White River National Forest. It doesn't name The Gecko, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · White River National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit The Gecko

Best months: June–July. 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

    31° / 1°

    12 wet

  2. Feb

    33° / 4°

    11 wet

  3. Mar

    41° / 10°

    11 wet

  4. Apr

    47° / 18°

    11 wet

  5. May

    58° / 26°

    10 wet

  6. Jun

    69° / 33°

    9 wet

  7. Jul

    75° / 38°

    12 wet

  8. Aug

    73° / 37°

    13 wet

  9. Sep

    66° / 30°

    10 wet

  10. Oct

    54° / 21°

    8 wet

  11. Nov

    41° / 11°

    9 wet

  12. Dec

    32° / 3°

    11 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Dillon 1 E, CO, 5.8 mi away at 9,065 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of 16 routes catalogued at Sunshine Buttress, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range. The line takes both bolts and placed gear on the same ascent.

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