Demolition Crew
Mid-range climb among 10 routes at Lava Butte Wall.
- 5.6
- grade
- Trad Gear
- style
Best time to visit Demolition Crew
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.
Jan
61° / 38°
3 wet
Feb
65° / 41°
3 wet
Mar
73° / 49°
2 wet
Apr
80° / 55°
1 wet
May
89° / 64°
1 wet
Jun
101° / 73°
1 wet
Jul
106° / 79°
1 wet
Aug
104° / 78°
2 wet
Sep
97° / 70°
1 wet
Oct
84° / 57°
1 wet
Nov
70° / 45°
1 wet
Dec
59° / 37°
2 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at N Las Vegas, NV, 11.6 mi away at 1,898 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
One of 10 routes catalogued at Lava Butte Wall, this climb sits in the middle of the crag's range from 5.2 to 5.9-.
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