Colorado · Rock climbing · Nathrop

Tickle Me, St. Elmo

One of two routes at Cascade Boulders; combines bolts and placed gear.

5.9
grade
Mixed
style

Is Tickle Me, St. Elmo open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 7 alerts for Pike and San Isabel National Forests.

As of · Source: USFS · Pike and San Isabel National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Tickle Me, St. Elmo

Best months: June–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

    29° / -8°

    8 wet

  2. Feb

    33° / -5°

    8 wet

  3. Mar

    40° / 4°

    8 wet

  4. Apr

    47° / 18°

    8 wet

  5. May

    58° / 29°

    8 wet

  6. Jun

    69° / 36°

    7 wet

  7. Jul

    72° / 42°

    11 wet

  8. Aug

    70° / 41°

    12 wet

  9. Sep

    64° / 34°

    9 wet

  10. Oct

    54° / 25°

    7 wet

  11. Nov

    40° / 13°

    8 wet

  12. Dec

    28° / -4°

    8 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Taylor Park, CO, 20.9 mi away at 9,179 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of just two routes catalogued at Cascade Boulders in this grade system. This line takes both bolts and placed gear on the same line.

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Four Seasons RV Park

Rock Climbing business nearby (~21 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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Journey Quest

Rock Climbing business nearby (~41 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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