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5.10a YDS 6a French 18 Ewbanks VI+ UIAA 18 ZA E1 5a British R

Routes in East Face

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	Black Widow Hollow T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Bloodline T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	C11H17NO3 T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R
	Centerfold T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R
	Cookie Monster T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Crunchy Cat T 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c PG13
	Deep Space T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Ebony Way T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Left of Disco T 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13
	Mescalito - Original Route T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Next Century, The T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13
	Pauligk Pillar T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Pauline's Pentacle T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Pine Nuts T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Splitting Hares T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	This Ain't No Disco T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13
	Too Many Tantrums T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Walker Spur, The T 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R
	Wasp, The T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Welcome to Red Rocks T 5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b
	When A Stranger Calls T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Y2K T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a

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Type:	Trad, 1300 ft (394 m), 12 pitches, Grade IV
GPS:	36.12301, -115.49265
FA:	Scott Woodruff, Joe Herbst, Larry Hamilton, 1977
Page Views:	2,492 total · 9/month
Shared By:	George Bell on Mar 4, 2004
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

This route was recommended in the old Urioste guide--in 1987 for this reason we elected to climb it instead of Crimson Chrysalis. The problem is that the rock is poor on the crux pitch, making for a freaky pitch. After that the climb is easier, but much bushwhacking and crumbly rock will be found. There are no fixed anchors on this route.

From the parking lot a prominent white tower can be seen on the right side of Mescalito (called Perception Tower). This tower appears in the photo below, it's top is white and in the sun. The route follows cracks that form the left side of this tower. The crux (3rd?) pitch involves white rock, an old bolt, flexy flakes and questionable pro. About 6-8 pitches to the top of Perception Tower. From here find a way through the bushes and ledges to the top of Mescalito (3-4 more pitches). Scramble NW (with a few rappels) back down into Pine Creek (1-2 hours).