Arizona · Rock climbing · Tonto Basin

Annihilation

5.10c
grade
Mixed
style
Oct–Apr
best months

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One of six routes catalogued at Icebox, this climb takes both bolts and placed gear on the same line. First ascent by Scott Duemler.

  • Nearby · Boulder Mountain · El Oso Rodeo · Gun Gallery
  • Best time to go · Oct–Apr

    Best time to visit Annihilation

    Best months: October–April. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      61° / 40°

      5 wet

    2. Feb

      66° / 42°

      5 wet

    3. Mar

      74° / 48°

      4 wet

    4. Apr

      82° / 54°

      2 wet

    5. May

      91° / 63°

      2 wet

    6. Jun

      102° / 72°

      1 wet

    7. Jul

      104° / 78°

      4 wet

    8. Aug

      102° / 76°

      6 wet

    9. Sep

      96° / 71°

      5 wet

    10. Oct

      85° / 59°

      3 wet

    11. Nov

      71° / 48°

      3 wet

    12. Dec

      60° / 40°

      5 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Roosevelt 1 S, AZ, 11.1 mi away at 2,605 ft. The station sits about 1,600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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