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The Bod Pod Rock Climbing

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	Core Values S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Crash Diet S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Ultra Lean S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b

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Elevation:	4,256 ft	1,297 m
GPS:	36.14608, -115.42468 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Chris Weidner on Feb 25, 2019
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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

This giant, egg-shaped boulder sits atop the ridgeline visible from the loop road at the First Pullout (though the easiest approach is from the Red Spring side). Three burly 5.12s ascend the west-southwest aspect of the boulder; all are short, but collectively make for a fun outing. Be sure to try Ultra Lean (5.12c), the finest of the trio.

Getting There

1) From Red Spring, park as for Cannibal Crag. Hike past Cannibal Crag and scramble up one of several gullies to the top of the hillside beneath Risk Brothers Roof, which is near the top of the ridgeline left (southeast) of Physical Graffiti, as seen from the road. Once on the ridgeline walk south toward the Visitor Center (not yet visible) and locate a dark boulder in the shape of a giant sphere with a severely overhanging west face.
Approach time: 30 minutes

2) From the Loop Road's First Pullout follow directions to Universal City, then keep hiking/scrambling up toward the ridgeline and to the right (east) to find the boulder.