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Holiday Wall Rock Climbing

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Routes in Holiday Wall

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	Death Before Decaf S 5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Fast Moving Train S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Gift Rapped S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Grinch*, The S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Moments to Memories S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Presents of Mind S 5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a
	Red Sky Mining S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Red Storm Rising S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Saddam's Mom S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	When the Cat's Away S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c

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Elevation:	4,576 ft	1,395 m
GPS:	36.16286, -115.44137 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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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

Nice little alcove just off the popular Calico Tanks trail with 7 routes in the 5.11 range and a couple of bouldery 5.12-. The left wall faces southeast and gets sun from early morning until late afternoon, while the right wall faces southwest and gets sun from late morning to the end of the day.

Getting There

Hike on the Calico Tanks trail until you come upon the wall on the left side of the drainage.

0.9 mi and 300 feet of elevation gain, 20-25 minutes.

10 Total Climbs

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Classic Climbing Routes at Holiday Wall

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

5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 104 ● Gift Rapped Sport
5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c 56 ● Red Sky Mining Sport
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c 136 ● When the Cat's Away Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 39 ● Red Storm Rising Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 25 ● Fast Moving Train Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 36 ● Saddam's Mom Sport
5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a 8 ● Presents of Mind Sport
5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b 30 ● Death Before Decaf Sport