Roper's Rebate
The hardest grade climbed at Mud Hueco, tied with 30 other routes at the crag.
- 5.13a
- grade
- Sport Bolted
- style
Best time to visit Roper's Rebate
Best months: August–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
38° / 19°
17 wet
Feb
43° / 22°
15 wet
Mar
50° / 27°
15 wet
Apr
64° / 37°
14 wet
May
72° / 46°
15 wet
Jun
79° / 54°
14 wet
Jul
81° / 59°
14 wet
Aug
80° / 57°
12 wet
Sep
75° / 50°
10 wet
Oct
64° / 38°
11 wet
Nov
52° / 29°
12 wet
Dec
43° / 24°
16 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mt Nebo 1 S, WV, 5.3 mi away at 1,953 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
This route represents the upper end of the grade spectrum at Mud Hueco, sharing the 5.13a ceiling with the hardest climbs catalogued at the crag.
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