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Space Case

Name: Space Case
Rating: 1.7

5.7 YDS 5a French 15 Ewbanks V+ UIAA 13 ZA MVS 4b British

Routes in The Case Face

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	Basket Case T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Best Revenge, The T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Cold Case T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	DIC S 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Disability Rating T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c R
	Easy Case T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	Hard Case T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Head Case T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Just in Case T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a R
	Men In Back T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Men In Black T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Space Case T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Territorial Imperative T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13
	Unknown S 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c

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Type:	Trad, 70 ft (21 m)
GPS:	36.15819, -115.49937
FA:	Randy Marsh and Pauline Schroeder, 1983
Page Views:	1,814 total · 7/month
Shared By:	Matt Faust on Nov 3, 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 is located about 10 feet right of the left side of the Case Face. Climb a steep section past a bolt (5.7 crux) into a crux. Continue up easier ground following this left-trending crack. Belay at the top of the crack wherever possible. This is a fun, easy trad lead.

Descent:A slightly nerve-wracking downclimb is possible. From the belay, traverse left across a slab (scary) to a corner, then downclimb a slab towards the base of the climb. It also appears that some people rap from a small bush on the slab (also looks a little scary). It is also possible to climb an easy 5th class pitch up and then traverse right under the roof to the bolted anchors atop Head Case and rap from here.