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Cut Your Teeth Crag

Submitted By: Todd Lane on Sep 25, 2006
Administrator: Larry DeAngelo
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A sunny crag at the saddle between Calico Basin and the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. This crag's belay ledges offer incredible views into the park to the west and the city to the east. The views from the cliff face are even more spectacular - don't forget to look! All routes are protected at the top with anchors. Coupled with a nice Mark Limage route, (November Daze, 5.7, 100') about 50 feet west of Interproximal Stripper, this is an easy place to spend a full day with friends. Enjoy!


Getting There 

Approach as for all other routes in Calico Basin and expect a 25-35 minute approach. Hike all the way to the top of the saddle. This crag is about 100 feet short of the summit and on the right (North) side.



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Approach photo from the Calico Basin trailhead.

BETA PHOTO: Approach photo from the Calico Basin trailhead.

A closer view of CYT along the approach.

BETA PHOTO: A closer view of CYT along the approach.

CYT from a stand of Juniper and Pines. You're getting close. This is a great place to rest; the trees offer some shade if you need it!

BETA PHOTO: CYT from a stand of Juniper and Pines. You're get...

Todd Lane sets up the TR on Toothache, 5.6 while Donny and Jory look from below. As you can tell, it's another bad weather day in Red Rocks.<br />PHOTO: W. Randy Lewis

Todd Lane sets up the TR on Toothache, 5.6 while D...

left side of the wall

left side of the wall

Mike McGlynn RIP<br /><br />I still cry. <br />

Mike McGlynn RIP

I still cry.



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By Gigette Miller
From: Vegas
Sep 26, 2006

Thanks Todd, and Mike!
Looks like a great place to bring family or friends that may be new to climbing, or..... "rehab" climbing for partners/friends recovering from injuries. ; )
I can't wait to get my check up! Such a beautiful area!
Thanks for all your hard work guys!

By rex parker
From: henderson,n.v
Oct 22, 2006

awesome great fun climbing for the whole family, except i dont recommend bringing little kids as the deck is on a perched ledge about 150 feet from the canyon, so if they need supervision dont bring um but other than that this place is awesome for teaching new people it has everything.

By Jason D. Martin
Jan 6, 2007

Directly underneath the Cut Your Teeth Cliff there are two bolts above a chimney. Does anyone know what this is?

Jason

By Beth Domowicz
Jan 16, 2007

Had a great day out at this climb (Jan. 8th). The crag was in the sun for most of the day, though there was a chilly breeze during the early afternoon. Definatly do not belay from below the climber, there is still a good bit of loose rock coming off the wall. Great views, sunny wall, a variety of climbing levels, lack of crowds, and the fun approach will make returning to this wall a must before the cold season ends :)

By 1j1
Dec 29, 2007

This is a nice area, with fun moderate climbing, and a great view of both the Calico Basin area and the Red Rock loop. Unfortunately though, there are sections on a few routes where the bolts have been spray painted to match the surrounding rock, and it was done while the hardware was in-situ. The wall has a "connect the dots," look going on, with over spray radiating out from all the polka dots. I think that camouflaging bolts is a great idea, but please paint the bolts with their appropriate color before installation.

By John Hegyes
From: Las Vegas, NV
Dec 30, 2007

Painted Bolt