Maryland · Rock climbing · Cumberland

Touching the Void

5.8
grade
Top Rope
style
Jun, Aug–Oct
best months

This climb sits at the top of the grade range catalogued at Mars Buttress, where five routes span from 5.4 to 5.8. First ascent by David Carrier, May 2020.

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  • Best time to go · Jun, Aug–Oct

    Best time to visit Touching the Void

    Best months: 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.

    1. Jan

      39° / 23°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      43° / 24°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      53° / 31°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      66° / 41°

      13 wet

    5. May

      75° / 51°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      82° / 60°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      87° / 64°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      85° / 63°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      79° / 55°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      67° / 43°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      54° / 34°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      43° / 27°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cumberland 2, MD, 2.3 mi away at 730 ft. The station sits about 700 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.