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Necromancer Wall Rock Climbing

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Routes in Necromancer Wall

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	Atras T 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c
	Back in Time T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Black Magic Panties T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R
	Fold Out T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Follow the Seance T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Grave Situation T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Hop Route T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	One More For Jules! T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Sensuous Mortician T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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Access Issue: IMPORTANT notes on Wet Rock and Human Waste Details

WET ROCK: The sandstone in Red Rocks is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. Holds rip off and climbs have been and will continue to be permanently damaged due to climbers not respecting this phenomenon. After a heavy storm the rock will remain wet, sometimes for several days. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB IN RED ROCKS DURING OR AFTER RAIN. A good rule of thumb is that if the ground near your climb is at all damp (and not powdery bone-dry sand), then do not climb. There are many alternatives (limestone, granite, basalt, and plastic) nearby.

HUMAN WASTE: Human waste is a major issue plaguing the area. The Southern Nevada Climbers Coalition (SNCC) works to provide "wag bags" free of charge in several locations: Black Velvet Canyon, The Hamlet, Kraft Mountain Area, The Gallery, and The Black Corridor. These bags are designed so that you can pack your waste out. Consider bringing one to be part of your daily kit no matter where you go. Once used, please dispose of them properly. Do not throw them in the toilets at the parking areas.

See https://www.southernnevadaclimbers.org/wag-bags for more information on the program.

Description

Necromancer Wall is a darkly varnished wall located on the south side of entrance to Icebox Canyon. There are a few nice routes found here including the spectacular Sensuous Mortician. Most routes are single long (120-140 feet) pitches that require two ropes to get off. Nice place to go for a little early morning shade and a few quick pitches.

Getting There

Hike into Icebox Canyon on the standard trail. When you're generally straight across from the wall (easily spotted), look for a trail (seems to be several of these) headed across the wash to the wall. The approach is pretty short and mostly good hiking trail with the short stretch to cross the wash and climb the hillside up to the base of the wall. If you find the proper trail, it's pretty trivial.

Aspect

Per George Bell: This wall faces NNW and is generally shady in the morning. It does get some sun in the afternoon when the sun is high enough (in the summer). For example, 1-4 PM in late April, and likely even more in July.

Descent

If going down the descent gully, you can make two raps with a 60m rope back down to the base of the wall on the far left side. The first rap is very close with a 60m, knot the ends! From the summit of the formation, head east and scramble down the gully until you see the bolted anchor. The rap line takes you next to Atras and Back in Time. Once at the base, you can then make the 1-2 minute walk back to the base of the route you took up and your bags.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Necromancer Wall

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b 164 ● Hop Route Trad 3 pitches
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 273 ● Fold Out Trad
5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c 40 ● Atras Trad 2 pitches
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 234 ● Sensuous Mortician Trad
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a 104 ● Back in Time Trad
5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R 24 ● Black Magic Panties Trad