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The Attic Rock Climbing

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Lil' Sumpin' T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b

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Elevation:	4,698 ft	1,432 m
GPS:	36.01585, -115.4714 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Matt Kuehl on Nov 21, 2020
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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

The Attic is a rarely visited area that is currently home to one established splitter offwidth, the line of "Lil Sumpin". Some other potentially interesting cracks exist in area, but to my knowledge have not been explored/climbed yet. If they turned out to be any good this would likely make the hike more worthwhile. This area is not on Windy Peak proper, but across canyon and is only organized here because of its access.

Getting There

Across canyon from the South Face of Windy Peak... Park and start hike as for Windy Peak.

Take the regular South Face approach for about 20min then follow vague cairns into the wash on your left. At this point start looking for the prominent white corner 2/3rds up the hillside to the left(South). Binoculars helpful to confirm. Cross the wash and start up the hillside through an impressive field of cholla. Aim up the hillside via the path of least resistance towards the corner, some scrambling and looseness to be expected. There isn't really a trail as no one really goes up to this area, but maybe you will after reading this.