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Out of Control Area Rock Climbing

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Routes in Out of Control Area

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	American Ninja T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Control Freak T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Illusion of Control, The T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Indirect Proof T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b R
	Out of Control T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Overshoot T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Remote Control T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Under Control T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Unknown S 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a R
	Unknown T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c

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Access Issue: IMPORTANT notes on Wet Rock and Human Waste Details

WET ROCK: The sandstone in Red Rocks is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. 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 bone-dry sand), then do not climb. There are many alternatives (limestone, granite, basalt, and plastic) nearby.

HUMAN WASTE: Human waste is a major issue plaguing the area. The Southern Nevada Climbers Coalition (SNCC) works to provide "wag bags" free of charge in several locations: Black Velvet Canyon, The Hamlet, Kraft Mountain Area, 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 daily kit no matter where you go. Once used, please dispose of them properly. Do not throw them in the toilets at the parking areas.

See https://www.southernnevadaclimbers.org/wag-bags for more information on the program.

Description

This is a warm, south-facing crag with a nice view. The namesake route is a Red Rocks classic.

Getting There

Hike into Pine Creek Canyon past Topless Twins, etc, staying on a trail toward the right side of the canyon. There will be a chossy red cliff band on your righthand side, with lighter crags towering above. If you keep your eyes peeled you will see a nice splitter in white rock up there, maybe 50-75' above the floor of the canyon. That's Out of Control. Right about the time you reach the toe of Mescalito on your left, the red band on your right will give way into an obvious talus gully. Walk up here, then double back on a big ledge system about 100 yards.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Out of Control Area

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 58 ● Remote Control Trad
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b 178 ● Out of Control Trad
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 21 ● American Ninja Trad