82 Steep Wall

82 Steep Wall is a climbing area in Vermont, about a mile from the town of Bolton. It sits among a cluster of climbing spots, with 82 Main Wall and 82 Crag each about 0.1 mile away, and October Wall at a similar distance. The area is known for its sport climbing, with a few trad routes as well. The climbing here is mostly sport, and the routes run from about 5.10d up to 5.14-. The hardest of them, Steppin' Razor Direct, was first climbed by Peter Kamitses in 2008. Other routes include Crusty By Nature at 5.10d, Beyond at 5.12b and Firewall at 5.13a. Summer is the most comfortable time to climb. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Waitsfield show July highs around 77°F with lows near 56°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. The Winooski River is about a mile away for fishing, and the Catamount Trail and Long Trail are both within 2 miles. Little River State Park, about 4 miles off, offers camping.