Iguana Peak, Southern Nevada

In "Rambles and Scrambles," CP called this Class 3/4 by NE gully. For the summit block, I took the way described by Bob B, which actually starts at the SE base of the summit block. I also took a gentler, more circuitous approach on the east side. While there is some exposure, the approach is class 2 and the summit block is almost entirely class 3, with a few sketchy bits and granite that occasionally looses crystals about the size of marbles. GPS file; don't open in browser, but "save as" or "download" to your device. Use GPS file at your own risk.

Pics by Harlan W S

Feb 13, 2022

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The view on approach S
from Xmas Tree Pass Road.
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One heads through
benign desert to this
pass, where there are 2
obnoxious but short
bits of brush fighting.
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We will avoid this
bouldery gully, and
instead cut left up a
slope.
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The approximate route,
from SE corner of
summitblock. Dots
indicate where route
goes BEHIND cliffs.
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The "tunnel" mentioned
by Bob B.
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View back ~ESE at
top of ramp
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The crumbly granite
surface
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Sports bra drawn
in for modesty.
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Sprit Mt to NW
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Heading down,
tricky section
below.
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The safe but exposed
way is at R. This steep
ridge seems great except
the granite surface tends
to peel off. But
a person could be
belayed up.
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Heading SE back
down "ramp."
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View back at rock
below "tunnel."

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View N at pass
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Space Needle
from campsite.