Montana · Rock climbing · Belgrade

Handmade

5.11a
grade
Sport Bolted
style
May–Sep
best months

Is Handmade open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Bozeman Ranger District. It doesn't name Handmade, so check the source for the area it covers (16 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Bozeman Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

One of nine climbs catalogued at Bridger Range's Evening Rock sector, this route sits at the top of the grade span for the crag. First ascent: Terry Kennedy, Pat Callis, Jim Vivian (2003).

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Nearby · Lower Replica · Wolverine Bowl · Summer Triangle (aka Upper Replica)
  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Handmade

    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.

    1. Jan

      31° / 11°

      4 wet

    2. Feb

      36° / 14°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      43° / 21°

      6 wet

    4. Apr

      52° / 26°

      8 wet

    5. May

      61° / 37°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      71° / 41°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 48°

      7 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 47°

      6 wet

    9. Sep

      70° / 35°

      6 wet

    10. Oct

      56° / 29°

      6 wet

    11. Nov

      42° / 15°

      5 wet

    12. Dec

      34° / 10°

      4 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Wilsall 1s, MT, 21.6 mi away at 5,015 ft. The station sits about 1,600 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.