Colorado · Rock climbing · Aspen

The Werewolf

One of two routes at The Ice Caves, at the lower end of the grade range.

5.10
grade
Trad Gear
style

Is The Werewolf open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in White River National Forest. It doesn't name The Werewolf, 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 Werewolf

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.

  1. Jan

    32° / 10°

    13 wet

  2. Feb

    35° / 13°

    12 wet

  3. Mar

    43° / 20°

    12 wet

  4. Apr

    50° / 27°

    12 wet

  5. May

    60° / 35°

    11 wet

  6. Jun

    71° / 42°

    8 wet

  7. Jul

    76° / 48°

    11 wet

  8. Aug

    73° / 47°

    12 wet

  9. Sep

    67° / 40°

    10 wet

  10. Oct

    55° / 30°

    9 wet

  11. Nov

    42° / 19°

    10 wet

  12. Dec

    32° / 10°

    12 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Aspen 1sw, CO, 8.6 mi away at 8,175 ft. The station sits about 1,300 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of two routes catalogued at The Ice Caves, this climb sits at the lower end of the crag's 5.10–5.13a range.