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Elevation: 9,990 ft
GPS: 36.3087, -115.6418
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Shared By: Cunning Linguist on Jul 12, 2007
Admins: Luke EF, Justin Johnsen
Warning Access Issue: Closed due to flood damage DetailsDrop down
Warning Access Issue: The historical approach to the Icehouse crosses private property. DetailsDrop down

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North facing cliff high on the flanks of Mummy Mountain (just past Charleston, part of the same ridge system). Good quality limestone with some not-worth-the-hike routes, some fun, ok routes, and some REALLY good ones. Showpiece routes include Satellite 12b and Cool Places 12a. Routes tend to be mostly vertical; no cave action here, although at ten thousand feet, even slabby feels pretty steep! Always bring a jacket to this cliff-I've had snowball fights in June with friends in between climbs. Perfect for solitude and hot weather.

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From Vegas it's a 45 minute drive, then a 1hr hike-this area takes commitment to get to-you could be climbing in St. George by the time you got (panting) to the base of your route here and caught your breath. Take 95 N to 157 toward Mt. Charleston. Break off right at the first big ridge onto Rt. 158 very near to where you'll see the church on your left, same approach road as to Robber's Roost. 

The historical approach to the Icehouse along Cougar Ridge Trail passes through private property. A land owner has asked that climbers find an alternate approach and discussions with that owner about possible alternative approaches are underway. Until there is a better solution, please do no not access the Icehouse by Cougar Ridge Trail and respect private land boundaries.

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Classic Climbing Routes at The Icehouse

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
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Powderhouse
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 5
Cool Places
Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 9
Satellite
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Powderhouse
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5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
Cool Places
 5
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
Satellite
 9
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
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