The Whigg
- 5.12a
- grade
- Sport Bolted
- style
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- best months
One of 18 climbs catalogued at Pontoon Wall, this route sits near the top of the grade range at the crag, which spans 5.7 to 5.12b. First ascent by Jer Collins.
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- Long Dog WallRock climbing · ~3 min drive
- Burns SideRock climbing · ~12 min drive
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- The RefugeRock climbing · ~12 min drive
- Zig Zag AreaRock climbing · ~12 min drive
- WM: Monegaw SpringsRock climbing · ~12 min drive
- West EndRock climbing · ~12 min drive
- West BoulderingRock climbing · ~12 min drive
Best time to visit The Whigg
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
42° / 21°
5 wet
Feb
47° / 25°
5 wet
Mar
58° / 35°
7 wet
Apr
67° / 44°
8 wet
May
77° / 55°
9 wet
Jun
86° / 64°
8 wet
Jul
90° / 68°
7 wet
Aug
89° / 66°
7 wet
Sep
81° / 57°
7 wet
Oct
70° / 46°
7 wet
Nov
57° / 34°
6 wet
Dec
46° / 25°
5 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Osceola, MO, 2.4 mi away at 744 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
