Washington · Bouldering · Skykomish

Tipping Point

One of 12 problems at Top Sail, near the lower end of the V0–V7 range.

V1
grade
Bouldering Pads
style

Is Tipping Point open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. It doesn't name Tipping Point, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

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

Best time to visit Tipping Point

Best months: July–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

    32° / 25°

    20 wet

  2. Feb

    35° / 26°

    17 wet

  3. Mar

    40° / 29°

    20 wet

  4. Apr

    46° / 33°

    19 wet

  5. May

    53° / 38°

    17 wet

  6. Jun

    60° / 43°

    14 wet

  7. Jul

    68° / 50°

    8 wet

  8. Aug

    69° / 51°

    7 wet

  9. Sep

    63° / 47°

    10 wet

  10. Oct

    49° / 38°

    16 wet

  11. Nov

    38° / 30°

    19 wet

  12. Dec

    32° / 24°

    20 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Stampede Pass, WA, 34.9 mi away at 3,959 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Closures we've recorded since August 2026

  • Campfire Ban in Effect Forest-wide

    Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest · Order dated July 21, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Sep 15, 2026 · Forest Service

One of 12 boulder problems catalogued at Top Sail, this climb sits near the lower end of the grade range that spans V0 to V7 at the crag.