Wisconsin · Bouldering · Baraboo

Pool Boy

V5-
grade
Bouldering Pads
style
Apr–Oct
best months

One of three climbs catalogued in the Wisconsin River sector of Baraboo Range, this route sits at the lower end of the crag's V5- to V7 span. First ascent by Jacob Bach.

  • Nearby · Smooth Operator Area · El Parasol · The Instrumentals
  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Pool Boy

    Best months: April–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

      26° / 8°

      8 wet

    2. Feb

      31° / 11°

      7 wet

    3. Mar

      43° / 22°

      8 wet

    4. Apr

      57° / 33°

      11 wet

    5. May

      69° / 45°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 56°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 60°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 57°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 49°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      60° / 37°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      44° / 26°

      8 wet

    12. Dec

      32° / 15°

      9 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Wisconsin Dells, WI, 1.2 mi away at 835 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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