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Arm Forces

Name: Arm Forces
Rating: 3.2

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

Routes in Illusion Crags

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	Arm Forces T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Chameleon Pinnacle T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Con Jurors T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Corner's Inquest T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R
	David Copperhead T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Deez Guys T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	False Perception T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c PG13
	First Lady of Magic T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	French Bulges T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Magician's Hat T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Mirage T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Morph Out T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Sendable T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Sensible T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Sensual T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Slight of Hand T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Who Deany T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c

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Type:	Trad, 120 ft (36 m)
GPS:	36.00402, -115.46299
FA:	Joe Herbst, Nanouk Borche; 1973
Page Views:	3,997 total · 16/month
Shared By:	John Hegyes on Sep 17, 2005
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 on the far left side of the Illusion Crags, about 15 feet right of French Bulges in a prominent right facing corner that features three roofs. The route starts on a small belay ledge at a yucca, just below some bushes. Ascend the corner, working some cracks on the left side and then pull the roofs. Very fun.

There is a two bolt anchor on the ledge above the third roof. You can rappel off the route, preferably with a single 70 meter rope - just watch your ends! Also watch out when you pull your rope, there is a high potential for snagging it in a crack.

There is also a very easy walk off, immediately to the climber's left (south) of the bolted anchor on the top-out ledge. Follow cairns down and traversing southward into the gulley. This gulley returns you to the base of the route.