Oregon · Bouldering · Foster

2 blows, 1 stroke

V5
grade
Bouldering Pads
style
Jun–Sep
best months

One of 13 routes catalogued at Meth Lab Boulder, this climb sits in the middle-upper range of the crag's V0–V9 spread. First ascent: Dallas Mulkey, Aug 19, 2018.

  • Nearby · Menagerie Wilderness · Skinner Butte (aka The Columns) · Pink Tag Boulders
  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit 2 blows, 1 stroke

    Best months: June–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

      48° / 34°

      19 wet

    2. Feb

      51° / 35°

      17 wet

    3. Mar

      55° / 37°

      19 wet

    4. Apr

      60° / 40°

      17 wet

    5. May

      67° / 44°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      73° / 48°

      9 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 51°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      83° / 50°

      3 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 47°

      7 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 42°

      13 wet

    11. Nov

      53° / 38°

      18 wet

    12. Dec

      46° / 34°

      20 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Foster Dam, OR, 5.2 mi away at 550 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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