Pylon Pump
- 5.11a
- grade
- Sport Bolted
- style
- Apr–Oct
- best months
One of 30 routes catalogued at Winter Wall, this climb sits in the upper-middle range of the crag's 5.6 to 5.12a span. First ascent: Kevin Hutchinson & Mike Anglin Oct. 2003.
Local outfitters
- Spire Climbing + Fitness25 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
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Best time to visit Pylon Pump
Best months: April–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.
Jan
39° / 24°
5 wet · 4 snow
Feb
42° / 24°
6 wet · 3 snow
Mar
50° / 30°
7 wet · 3 snow
Apr
57° / 36°
10 wet · 1 snow
May
66° / 43°
12 wet
Jun
75° / 50°
11 wet
Jul
85° / 57°
8 wet
Aug
85° / 56°
7 wet
Sep
75° / 48°
6 wet
Oct
60° / 39°
7 wet · 1 snow
Nov
47° / 30°
6 wet · 2 snow
Dec
38° / 23°
6 wet · 4 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Norris Madison Pwr House, MT, 7.7 mi away at 4,745 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
