New Mexico · Rock climbing · Vadito

Pure Vida

Mid-range climb at Water Wall combining bolted and trad protection.

5.10a
grade
Mixed
style

Is Pure Vida open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists 2 alerts for Carson National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Carson National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Pure Vida

Best months: May–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.

  1. Jan

    44° / 18°

    5 wet · 5 snow

  2. Feb

    45° / 20°

    5 wet · 5 snow

  3. Mar

    51° / 24°

    6 wet · 5 snow

  4. Apr

    57° / 29°

    6 wet · 3 snow

  5. May

    65° / 36°

    6 wet · 1 snow

  6. Jun

    75° / 43°

    7 wet

  7. Jul

    76° / 47°

    12 wet

  8. Aug

    74° / 46°

    12 wet

  9. Sep

    69° / 41°

    7 wet

  10. Oct

    61° / 32°

    5 wet · 1 snow

  11. Nov

    52° / 24°

    4 wet · 3 snow

  12. Dec

    44° / 18°

    4 wet · 4 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Gascon, NM, 19.8 mi away at 8,250 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of 14 routes catalogued at Water Wall, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range. The line takes both bolts and placed gear on the same ascent.

Local businesses nearby

Outfitters and businesses near Vadito. They haven’t set up their Roamze page yet.

Santa Fe Climbing Center

Rock Climbing business nearby (~42 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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