Massachusetts · Bouldering · Ayer

The Butter Knife

V1
grade
Bouldering Pads
style
Apr, Jul–Oct
best months

Located in the Science Trail Boulder sector at Ayer Boulders, this climb sits among 23 routes catalogued at the crag, which span V0 to V6+. First ascent by Dave Gallagher, May 2020.

  • Nearby · Trashcan Boulder · Ayer Boulders · Kotik Crag
  • Best time to go · Apr, Jul–Oct

    Best time to visit The Butter Knife

    Best months: April and July–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

      34° / 16°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      37° / 17°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      45° / 25°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      58° / 35°

      12 wet

    5. May

      70° / 46°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 56°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 61°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 60°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 51°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 40°

      12 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 30°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      40° / 22°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Fitchburg Muni Ap, MA, 9.6 mi away at 348 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.