Turtle Shell
One of two climbs catalogued at South Rim Wall.
- V2
- grade
- Bouldering Pads
- style
Best time to visit Turtle Shell
Best months: October–May. 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
61° / 31°
3 wet
Feb
66° / 35°
3 wet
Mar
72° / 43°
4 wet
Apr
78° / 50°
4 wet
May
84° / 60°
5 wet
Jun
90° / 67°
5 wet
Jul
92° / 69°
4 wet
Aug
93° / 68°
4 wet
Sep
87° / 61°
5 wet
Oct
80° / 51°
4 wet
Nov
69° / 40°
4 wet
Dec
62° / 31°
3 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Prade Rch, TX, 10.7 mi away at 2,052 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
One of only two routes catalogued at South Rim Wall in this grade system.
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