Our top picks for an October bouldering trip are Rocklands, Chironico and Bishop. October is the best month of the year at Rocklands, and a good month at Chironico and Bishop. Each pick comes from 30 years of historical weather data run through our rock-drying model — tap a card for the full month-by-month breakdown.
Top bouldering picks for October
Rocklands
Cederberg sandstone that lives on cold, dry air. September and October are the window: the winter cold-front rain has closed but afternoons are still cool enough for good friction.
See 30 years of weather data →Chironico
Higher and snowier than neighbouring Cresciano, so it comes into its own from March through October, with a summer peak in July.
See 30 years of weather data →Bishop
Buttermilks granite and Happy/Sad volcanic tuff. October to April is reliable for a full day out; summer afternoons collapse in desert heat.
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