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DescriptionA south facing crag with a variety of routes from 5.7 - 5.9. Climbs are about 5 pitches or so. Getting ThereDirections are found in the Windy Canyon description. The descent is easy by Red Rocks standards - follow cairns off the back of the rock to a gully. Follow this down a short ways, looking for a small saddle on the left. Cut over to this saddle and then down ledges to the base of the face. The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for South Face:
Jubilant Song 5.8 Trad, 8 pitches, 800 feet, Grade III
Hot Fudge Thursday 5.9 Trad, 6 pitches, 650 feet, Grade II
Western Swing 5.10 Trad, 8 pitches, 800 feet, Grade III
Featured Route For South Face
A Song & A Prayer 5.10a R NV : Red Rock : ... : South Face
The south face of Windy Peak is ripe with possible lines, many of them variations to existing lines. This route was spotted by Larry as a possible independent line to the summit via some distinct features that move up the left side of the face, just left of Jubilant Song. After some interesting route finding and some exciting leads, we managed to finish the route and now offer it to those who want some good adventure. Although loose rock is present, the climbing is good and protection is decent....[more] Browse More Classics in NV
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