Vista
- 5.10c
- grade
- Sport Bolted
- style
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- best months
One of five climbs catalogued at Ryan's Balcony, sitting in the middle of the crag's 5.8 to 5.11c range. First ascent by Chance Weith, Ryan Richardson, Dave Hug.
Local outfitters
- Edwardsville YMCA33 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
- Nearby · EM: Rockwoods Reservation · Chubb Trail Crack Wall · H: Eagle Wall
Best time to go · Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Best time to visit Vista
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.
Jan
40° / 22°
7 wet
Feb
45° / 26°
7 wet
Mar
56° / 34°
10 wet
Apr
68° / 45°
11 wet
May
77° / 56°
12 wet
Jun
86° / 65°
11 wet
Jul
89° / 68°
9 wet
Aug
88° / 66°
9 wet
Sep
81° / 57°
10 wet
Oct
69° / 46°
9 wet
Nov
55° / 35°
8 wet
Dec
44° / 27°
8 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at St Charles Co Ap, MO, 4.3 mi away at 436 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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