Tribal War
Tribal War in Wyoming has 10 sport climbing routes across 6 difficulty grades.
- 10 routes
- 5.10c – 5.12b
- Sport
Is Tribal War open right now?
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Best time to visit Tribal War
Best months: June–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.
Jan
30° / 1°
Feb
31° / 7°
Mar
38° / 13°
Apr
46° / 21°
May
57° / 29°
Jun
69° / 37°
Jul
78° / 43°
Aug
76° / 42°
Sep
67° / 33°
Oct
52° / 23°
Nov
37° / 12°
Dec
29° / 5°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Atlantic City, WY, 5.2 mi away at 7,821 ft. The station sits about 1,000 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Tribal War is a sport climbing area in the Washakie Ranger District of Shoshone National Forest in Wyoming, managed by the Forest Service. It sits among a cluster of climbing and hiking spots, with the OK Corral Trail and the Poker Face Alice and Lone Pilgrim climbing areas all about 0.1 mile away. The climbing here is sport, and the routes run from about 5.10c up to 5.12b. Tribal War itself is a 5.11b route, first climbed by Pat Perrin in 1991. Other routes in the area include Urban Cowboy at 5.10c and Stone Ranger at 5.12b. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Atlantic City weather station, which sits about 1,000 feet lower, show July highs around 78°F with lows near 43°F. Winter is harsh, with January highs around 30°F and lows near 1°F. For an overnight stay, Aspen Glade campground is about 2 miles away, and Big Atlantic Gulch Campground is about 4 miles away.
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