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Shark Attack

Name: Shark Attack
Rating: 1.0

5.9+ YDS 5c French 17 Ewbanks VI UIAA 17 ZA E1 5a British

Routes in Kraft Crags

L › R R › L A › Z

	Chiaroscuro T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R
	Classic Crack of Calico T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Crack a Lu T 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	DNR1 T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	DNR10 T,TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	DNR11 T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	DNR12 T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	DNR13 T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	DNR14 T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	DNR2 T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	DNR3 T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	DNR4 T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	DNR5 T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	DNR6 T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	DNR7 T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	DNR8 T,TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R
	DNR9 T,TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Kiplings’ Korners T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Last Calico, The T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	McQuade route S 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Partners in Crime T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Porch Pirate T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c PG13
	Schrödinger's Calico T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13
	Semi-Professional Moron T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Shark Attack T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Three’s Company T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c

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Type:	Trad, 115 ft (35 m), 2 pitches
GPS:	36.16129, -115.41725
FA:	Matt Kuehl, Jason Molina, Ken Rathcke Jan 2012
Page Views:	1,781 total · 11/month
Shared By:	Matt Kuehl on Feb 14, 2012
Admins:	Luke EF, Larry DeAngelo, Justin Johnsen Page Updates (admin only)

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Access Issue: Red Rock RAIN AND WET ROCK: The sandstone is fragile and is very easily damaged when wet. Details

Holds rip off and climbs have been and will continue to be permanently damaged due to climbers not respecting this phenomenon. After a heavy storm, the rock will remain wet, sometimes for several days. PLEASE DO NOT CLIMB IN RED ROCKS during or after rain. A good rule of thumb is that if the ground near your climb is at all damp (and not powdery dry sand), then do not climb. There are many alternatives (limestone, granite, basalt, and plastic) nearby.

HUMAN WASTE Human waste is one of the major issues plaguing Red Rocks. The Las Vegas Climbers Liaison Council and the AAC provides free "wag bags" in several locations (Black Velvet, First Pullout, Kraft Mtn/Bouldering, The Gallery, and The Black Corridor). These bags are designed so that you can pack your waste out - consider bringing one to be part of your kit (just like your rope and shoes and lunch) no matter where you go. Once used, please dispose of them properly (do not throw them in the toilets at the parking area).

Description

Shark Attack goes up, under, and inside the huge roof on Kraft Mountain. This route is a unique outing with a short approach.

Pitch 1 - 60' Start near a slight dihedral and carefully continue up bad and questionable rock. Gain a short crack and pull up and over it to reach a pretty good stance. Belay here. A terrible pitch.

Pitch 2 - 55' Continue up the corner crack until you find yourself inside the huge traversing chimney squeeze (good rock). From here, ask yourself what you're doing and commit to getting up inside the jaws of the shark. Lots of squeeze techniques and winging needed. Once negotiating the traverse you gain a left facing corner, where you can smear. Exit out through a small slot headfirst. Belay a few feet higher off a slung block and micro nuts/small cam. A unique pitch.

Pitch 3 - 40' Continue upwards for walk off ledge - or rappel from P2 slung anchor with a single 70m.