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Routes in The Rad Cliff
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Azkaban Jam T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Back to Basics T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Basilisk Fang T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Cadillac Crack T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Chamber of Secrets, The T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Dark Arts T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Dementor, The T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b R |
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Diagon Alley T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Falling Rein T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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First Grader T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Fright of the Phoenix, The T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Get Rad T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Moaning Myrtle T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Rita Skeeter T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R |
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| Type: | Trad, 130 ft (39 m) |
| FA: | Joe Herbst & Randal Grandstaff |
| Page Views: | 11,147 total · 45/month |
| Shared By: | Larry DeAngelo on Oct 31, 2002 |
| Admins: | Justin Johnsen, Luke EF, Larry DeAngelo, Aaron Mc |
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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).
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
At the very base of the Whiskey Peak descent gully, on the south side, is a clean offwidth crack in a right-facing dihedral. Climb the offwidth past a small overhang to an alcove, then chimney and jam a handcrack to a large ledge. Rappel with 2 ropes.
Historical note by Larry DeAngelo: I was researching history for Red Rock Odyssey at the time of Randal Grandstaff's death in 2002. His widow, Laura, graciously allowed me to sift through an entire trunk of slides and photographs that Randal had taken. Among them was a picture of the the striking Cadillac Crack that had been taken in January, 1975. At the time, Randal was at the beginning of what was to become an illustrious climbing career under the tutelage of local master Joe Herbst. In light of Joe and Randal's friendship, and Joe's affinity for wide cracks, it is inconceivable to me that they did not climb this route. The name was given by me, inspired by Randal's Chrysler Crack (this one is a nicer ride!).
Historical note by Larry DeAngelo: I was researching history for Red Rock Odyssey at the time of Randal Grandstaff's death in 2002. His widow, Laura, graciously allowed me to sift through an entire trunk of slides and photographs that Randal had taken. Among them was a picture of the the striking Cadillac Crack that had been taken in January, 1975. At the time, Randal was at the beginning of what was to become an illustrious climbing career under the tutelage of local master Joe Herbst. In light of Joe and Randal's friendship, and Joe's affinity for wide cracks, it is inconceivable to me that they did not climb this route. The name was given by me, inspired by Randal's Chrysler Crack (this one is a nicer ride!).
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