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Whiskey Peak - East Rock Climbing
Routes in Whiskey Peak - East
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Ballantine Blast T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Crown Royal T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Gentle Ben's Afternoon Delight T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Lazy Buttress T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R |
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Microbrew T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a |
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Schaeffer's Delight T 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c |
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Shaken, Not Stirred T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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| Elevation: | 4,609 ft | 1,405 m |
| GPS: |
36.03413, -115.46152 Google Map · Climbing Area Map |
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| Shared By: | Larry DeAngelo on Aug 12, 2005 | |
| Admins: | Luke EF, Larry DeAngelo, Justin Johnsen |
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).
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
The lower eastern shoulder of Whiskey Peak is composed of the Lazy Buttress and several small faces that are to the left of the big white rockfall scar. There are many good moderate trad climbs in this area.
Several routes here end on or near the large platform called Lovers' Ledge. The easiest descent route crosses to the far side of the brushy gully behind the ledge, then goes up for 50 yards to the standard Whiskey Peak descent gully. This can be followed down and east, eventually wrapping around the base of the wall to the approach trail.
Several routes here end on or near the large platform called Lovers' Ledge. The easiest descent route crosses to the far side of the brushy gully behind the ledge, then goes up for 50 yards to the standard Whiskey Peak descent gully. This can be followed down and east, eventually wrapping around the base of the wall to the approach trail.
Classic Climbing Routes at Whiskey Peak - East
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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Routes Mostly Face: Northeast
Sunny Roughly 8am to 11am
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