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Technicolor Sunrise

Name: Technicolor Sunrise
Rating: 2.3

5.8 YDS 5b French 16 Ewbanks VI- UIAA 15 ZA HVS 4c British PG13

Routes in Magic Bus

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	Blonde Dwarf T,TR 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Electric Koolaid S,TR 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Ken Queasy T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13
	Magic Bus \| 2332 T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R
	Neon Sunset S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Queasy Sunrise S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Technicolor Sunrise S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13

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Type:	Sport, 70 ft (21 m)
GPS:	36.15337, -115.43547
FA:	Todd Swain and Donette Swain, Dec 1993
Page Views:	5,065 total · 18/month
Shared By:	Tony B on Dec 21, 2002 · Updates
Admins:	Luke EF, Larry DeAngelo, Justin Johnsen Page Updates (admin only)

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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

To find this route first locate Neon Sunset, as described on this site.

From Neon Sunset, walk 3 meters right to a set of thin cracks tending up and right (Zipperhead) then 2 more meters to the left edge of a pyramid like feature.

Climb up on this then straight up the wall passing (5 bolts, now that it was retrobolted...) to reach a fixed anchor. The line is pretty straight and continuous and is a nice climb.

According to the Swain book, this route will take small wires at the base, but I don't recall inspiring protection and instead just bouldered it out with a spot from my belayer. This route might not be the best for a blooming leader.
Again, the retrobolts make the Swain book advice and former comments on that irrelevant but for historical context and ethical considerations. It appears that gear is not needed anymore.