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Upper Tier Rock Climbing

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Routes in Upper Tier

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	Brand New Bag S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	James Brown S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Soul Power S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a

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Elevation:	4,687 ft	1,429 m
GPS:	36.16299, -115.43987 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Luke EF on Dec 14, 2023
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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

The upper tier is formed by the left side of a small gulley. On the outside, James Brown is the obvious brown streak and leftmost route on the wall. James Brown faces south and receives sun all day. The rest of the climbs are inside of an east-facing gulley that should be shaded most of the day by the opposite wall, except for a short period midday.

Getting There

See parent area for approach instructions. Once at the larger platform of the lower tier, head farther left beyond the gulley before cutting back right to avoid an unpleasant encounter with the bush in the gulley. There is a small platform directly below James Brown before entering the narrow gulley.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Upper Tier

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

5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a 5 ● Brand New Bag Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 22 ● James Brown Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a 25 ● Soul Power Sport