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Routes in Solar Slab - Upper Tier
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Arch Enemy T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Change Up T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Going Nuts T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Heliotrope T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R |
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Kelly's Heroes T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Solar Slab T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Sunburn T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Sundog T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Sunflower T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R |
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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 |
| FA: | unknown |
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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
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.
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.
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