Montana · Rock climbing · Gallatin Gateway · Near Emigrant

La Heladería

5.10a/b
grade
Trad Gear
style
Jul–Sep
best months

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Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Bozeman Ranger District. It doesn't name La Heladería, 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.

Located in the Pineapple Buttress sector of East Side, this route sits in the middle range of the 35 climbs catalogued at the crag, which span from 5.5 to 5.12b. First ascent: Matt Zia, Jeannie Wall, September 2020.

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  • Best time to go · Jul–Sep

    Best time to visit La Heladería

    Best months: July–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

      30° / 9°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      34° / 9°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      42° / 17°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      48° / 23°

      11 wet

    5. May

      58° / 30°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      67° / 36°

      14 wet

    7. Jul

      78° / 41°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      77° / 39°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      68° / 33°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      53° / 25°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      37° / 16°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      27° / 9°

      14 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Big Sky 2wnw, MT, 10.8 mi away at 6,590 ft. The station sits about 700 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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