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Sundog

Name: Sundog
Rating: 2.7

5.9 YDS 5c French 17 Ewbanks VI UIAA 17 ZA HVS 5a British

Routes in Solar Slab - Upper Tier

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	Arch Enemy T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Change Up T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Going Nuts T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Heliotrope T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R
	Kelly's Heroes T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Solar Slab T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Sundog T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Sunflower T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R
	Sunspot Ridge T 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c

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Type:	Trad, 500 ft (152 m), 4 pitches, Grade III
GPS:	36.10372, -115.48775
FA:	Ed Prochaska and Joanne Urioste, 1997
Page Views:	7,132 total · 28/month
Shared By:	Orphaned User on Dec 3, 2004 · 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

Sundog is a neat route that works its way up the right side of the main Solar Slab wall. From the top of the Solar Slab Gully: Head right (east) across the terrace to the grooves in the slab above. Lead up this apron or solo it until you come to the base of the main wall and a shallow right facing corner. There should be a bolt at the base of the route.

Pitch 1: Head up the corner past a couple of bolts to a ledge above. Continue up the left facing corner to a bolted stance. 5.8

Pitch 2: Head straight up delicate face climbing through two bulges to another bolted stance. 5.8

Pitch 3: Crux pitch- head straight up past a couple of bolts to a slab above...head generally up and right to belay. 5.9

Pitch 4: Head up the large corner above to the base of a wide section. Either climb this or head right into 'X' territory. Belay a ways above. 5.8 either way you go.

From here, either rappel the route or head left to the terrace at the top of Solar Slab and rappel that route.