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Rigger Mortis 

USS Crag 


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Submitted By: Michael Kimm on Jun 29, 2009

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Description 

The massive slab and prow sitting above the California 5.12. Gets all day sun for most of the season.


Getting There 

Approach as for California 5.12, continue past it, and turn uphill at a large, aesthetic boulder. 15-20 minutes from the parking area.


The Classics

Mountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for USS Crag:
Rigger Mortis   5.7+     Sport, 1 pitch, 75 feet   
Dry Docked   5.8     Sport, 1 pitch, 75 feet   
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Brandi 30 feet up on Rigger Mortis. 40 feet to go.

Rigger Mortis 5.7+  NV : Red Rock : ... : USS Crag
Climb the short corner to a break, traverse slightly right, and continue up the slab to the right of the bush in the rock face....[more]   Browse More Classics in NV


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By Thomas Beck
From: Las Vegas, Nevada
Apr 18, 2013
CONDITION REPORT 

Not sure the existing routes justify the approach. Soft poor quality sandstone is what we found. Did see some potential moderate terrain on better and sounder rock on the way out. Definitely bring 3 or 4 over the shoulder runners for these routes in addition to draws. This face is all day exposed to sun.

By Jon O'Brien
From: Nevada
Jan 12, 2010

I'm sure people learning will be stoked to have some bolted 8's. Thanks Mike!

By Michael Kimm
From: Las Vegas, NV
Jan 15, 2010

My pleasure! That being said, these are young routes that have seen very VERY few ascents, and so they still need to be cleaned a bit. Hopefully some new routes'll be going in soon!

By Michael Kimm
From: Las Vegas, NV
Nov 4, 2010

Finally got around to camoing the bolt hangers.

By Brigette
From: Tucson, Arizona
Nov 29, 2010

These routes will be great easy additions to the area once they're cleaned a bit more. For now, take care to choose the non-breakable holds.

By Edward Pyune
From: Las Vegas, NV
Mar 14, 2013

Fun climbing! Cleaned some of the holds today (sorry to anyone below us!)