Suicide

Suicide is a climbing area in Michigan, about 1.2 miles from the town of Negaunee. It sits among a cluster of climbing and backcountry ski destinations, and the closest neighbor is Slugg's Bluff Roped, about 4.3 miles away. The area has 10 routes, and the climbing is mainly sport. One route, Abe's Dirt Crack, is trad, and the rest are sport. Grades range from 5.7 up to 5.12b, with the median at 5.10b. Among the named routes are Evolution at 5.7, El Matador at 5.10b and Turbo Midget at 5.12b. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical July highs reach about 78°F with lows near 53°F, and September cools to typical highs around 68°F, based on averages from a nearby weather station at Ishpeming. Winters are cold, with January highs typically around 22°F and lows near 6°F. For more climbing, Slugg's Bluff Roped and Isabella are both within about 5 miles. The Deer Lake Trail, a cross-country skiing route about 2.4 miles away, is the closest winter outing.