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Italian Route

Mid-range climb in Vagination Alcove at Lambs Knoll.

5.10a
grade: Sport Bolted
style

Best time to visit Italian Route

Best months: April–June and September–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
45° / 21°
6 wet
Feb
48° / 23°
7 wet
Mar
56° / 29°
6 wet
Apr
63° / 34°
5 wet
May
73° / 42°
5 wet
Jun
84° / 50°
3 wet
Jul
90° / 58°
5 wet
Aug
88° / 56°
6 wet
Sep
81° / 48°
5 wet
Oct
68° / 37°
4 wet
Nov
55° / 27°
4 wet
Dec
44° / 21°
5 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at New Harmony, UT, 14.7 mi away at 5,167 ft. The station sits about 1,000 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

One of 14 climbs catalogued at Lambs Knoll, this route sits in the middle of the crag's range from 5.3 to 5.12c. Located in Vagination Alcove.

NearbyLambs Knoll · Ewe Wall · Shady Corridor

Photo of the crag

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