Boulder #1
- 11 routes
- V0 – V7-8
- Bouldering
- May–Sep
- best months
Boulder #1 is a bouldering area in Michigan, about 2 miles from the town of Alberta. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, with Boulder #2 just 0.2 miles away and the Old 41 boulders about 0.7 miles off, so it works well as one stop in a short stretch of bouldering. The climbing here is all bouldering, with 11 routes spread across the V0 to V7-8 range. The easiest are Leather Face at V0 and Blue Suede at V1, while Red Velvet is the hardest at V7-8. The median grade is V2, so the area suits climbers of all levels. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical July averages from a nearby weather station run to a high of 77°F and a low of 55°F, while January highs average only 21°F. Beyond the boulders, the Maple Loop and Basswood Trail cross-country ski routes are about 2 miles away, and the Silver River and Sturgeon River offer canoeing roughly 7 to 8 miles out.
Best time to go · May–Sep
Best time to visit Boulder #1
Best months: May–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.
Jan
21° / 6°
Feb
25° / 6°
Mar
36° / 15°
Apr
48° / 28°
May
63° / 40°
Jun
73° / 50°
Jul
77° / 55°
Aug
76° / 54°
Sep
68° / 47°
Oct
53° / 35°
Nov
39° / 24°
Dec
27° / 13°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Alberta Ford For Ctr, MI, 2 mi away at 1,310 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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