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The Wind Tower

One of three routes in Wind Tower sector at Dolores River Canyon.

5.11
grade
Trad Gear
style

Best time to visit The Wind Tower

Best months: March–May and September–November. 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

    45° / 24°

  2. Feb

    52° / 29°

  3. Mar

    62° / 35°

  4. Apr

    70° / 42°

  5. May

    80° / 50°

  6. Jun

    91° / 61°

  7. Jul

    95° / 67°

  8. Aug

    91° / 65°

  9. Sep

    84° / 56°

  10. Oct

    71° / 44°

  11. Nov

    57° / 32°

  12. Dec

    45° / 24°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Teec Nos Pos, AZ, 13 mi away at 5,290 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of three climbs catalogued in the Wind Tower sector at Dolores River Canyon, this route sits near the top of the grade range established across the crag's 5.8 to 5.11 span.

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