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Idaho · Rock climbing · Almo
Ghetto Blaster AKA Straight out of the Ghetto
Among the most challenging climbs at Buzzard Perch.
- 5.12+
- grade
- Trad Gear
- style
Is Ghetto Blaster AKA Straight out of the Ghetto open right now?
No closures listed
The National Park Service lists no closures for City of Rocks National Reserve.
As of · Source: NPS · City of Rocks National Reserve. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Ghetto Blaster AKA Straight out of the Ghetto
Best months: April–June and August–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
35° / 16°
8 wet
Feb
39° / 19°
7 wet
Mar
48° / 27°
6 wet
Apr
55° / 33°
7 wet
May
65° / 41°
9 wet
Jun
75° / 50°
6 wet
Jul
86° / 59°
5 wet
Aug
85° / 57°
6 wet
Sep
74° / 48°
5 wet
Oct
60° / 35°
5 wet
Nov
45° / 24°
6 wet
Dec
35° / 17°
8 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Rosette, UT, 24.3 mi away at 5,685 ft. The station sits about 1,000 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 the hardest routes catalogued at Buzzard Perch, pushing well beyond the crag's typical 5.5–5.12a range.
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