Wisconsin · Bouldering · Alma

Blufflands Traverse

V5
grade
Bouldering Pads
style
Apr, Jul–Oct
best months

One of three climbs catalogued at Central's La Crosse Blufflands sector, sitting at the lower end of the grade span. First ascent credit: Will Mahan or old school?

  • Nearby · Winona, Sugar Loaf · Main Wall Area · Volunteer Wall
  • Best time to go · Apr, Jul–Oct

    Best time to visit Blufflands Traverse

    Best months: April and July–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.

    1. Jan

      24° / 8°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      29° / 13°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      41° / 24°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      55° / 36°

      12 wet

    5. May

      67° / 48°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      76° / 58°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 62°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      78° / 60°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      71° / 52°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 40°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      42° / 28°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      29° / 15°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at La Crosse Wfo, WI, 0.8 mi away at 1,307 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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