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Elevation: 4,535 ft
GPS: 36.14396, -115.49249
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Shared By: John Peterson on Mar 24, 2004
Admins: Luke EF, Larry DeAngelo, Justin Johnsen, Aaron Mc
Warning Access Issue: Red Rock RAIN AND WET ROCK: The sandstone is fragile and is very easily damaged when wet. DetailsDrop down

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This buttress stands between the left and right forks of Icebox canyon. It is about 600' high and features some good multi-pitch routes. Routes are mainly in the shade.

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Approach via the Icebox canyon trail. An easy 20 - 25 minute hike takes you to the base of the wall.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Frigid Air Buttress

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 19
Middle Earth
Trad 6 pitches
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 17
Burlesque
Trad 4 pitches
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 375
Frigid Air Buttress
Trad 7 pitches
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 12
Linda's Route
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Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Middle Earth
 19
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad 6 pitches
Burlesque
 17
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Trad 4 pitches
Frigid Air Buttress
 375
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Trad 7 pitches
Linda's Route
 12
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Trad 8 pitches
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