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Submitted By: Larry DeAngelo on Feb 16, 2005
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Description 

This is the large ridge that separates the main forks of Black Velvet Canyon.


Getting There 

Park in the standard area for Black Velvet Canyon. Follow the usual approach trail until you reach the spot where you would head uphill to Whiskey Peak. At this point, descend to the right (north) into the wash. Climb out on the opposite side and follow some trail threads west to the cliffs.



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Red Rock pioneer Geoff Conley (of Resolution Arete fame) leads up to the first belay on Arrow Place.

Arrow Place 5.9  NV : Red Rock : Burlap Buttress
As you reach the base of the buttress, bear slightly right. this route faces northeast and follows a prominent, steep, left-facing dihedral for the first pitch. The start is immediately above a yucca. P1 goes up the thin crack for 80 or 90 feet to a bolted station. For P2, step back into the crack and follow it straight up for another 80 or 90 feet, to another bolted station. You can rappel from this point with a single 60-meter rope. There...[more]