Lose the Ego
The easiest climb at North Rock; combines bolts and placed gear.
- 5.4
- grade
- Mixed
- style
Is Lose the Ego open right now?
Alert in the area
The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Carson National Forest.
Current Prescribed Fire Activity and Plans
Agency alert covering Carson National Forest · USFS · Carson National Forest
Current Fire Restrictions and Related Prohibitions
Agency alert covering Carson National Forest · USFS · Carson National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Carson National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
Best time to visit Lose the Ego
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
38° / 8°
Feb
41° / 12°
Mar
50° / 20°
Apr
59° / 26°
May
66° / 33°
Jun
79° / 43°
Jul
81° / 48°
Aug
78° / 47°
Sep
72° / 40°
Oct
62° / 29°
Nov
48° / 18°
Dec
38° / 10°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tres Piedras, NM, 0.9 mi away at 8,139 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
This is the easiest route catalogued at North Rock, where climbs range from 5.4 to 5.11b. The line takes both bolts and placed gear on the same line.
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