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Spare Rib

Name: Spare Rib
Rating: 2.3

5.8 YDS 5b French 16 Ewbanks VI- UIAA 15 ZA HVS 4c British

Routes in Cloud Tower

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	Black and Tan T 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
	Black Cloud T 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Clod Tower, The T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Cloud Tower T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Crimson Chrysalis T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Disciple, The T 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R
	Far Side, The T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c PG13
	Hook, Line, and Whimper T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R
	It's a Girl - It's a Boy ! T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Laceration Spur T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Pachyderm T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R
	Spare Rib T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Test Tube T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Thag-Hag T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Thagomizer T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Tiger Crack T 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b

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Type:	Trad, 300 ft (91 m), 4 pitches
GPS:	36.11237, -115.48908
FA:	George and Joanne Urioste, 1980
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Shared By:	Orphaned User on Oct 14, 2005
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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 is a really neat route and a good option if Crimson is crowded and you need to kill an hour or two. It's also worthy of the hike by itself, especially if pair with a trip up Test Tube or Pachyderm.

About 100 yards east of Crimson is a small buttress with a prominent varnished corner on its left-hand side. Just to the right of this corner at the base is a striking finger crack- this is your route.

Pitch 1: Head up the finger crack through a bulge to the belay. 5.8, 85'

Pitch 2: Step left off the belay and follow bolts and pro to the next belay. 5.7, 85'

Pitch 3: Head straight up on somewhat easy ground, following the bolts to a hanging belay. 5.6, 85'

Pitch 4: Head straight up to the summit on 4th class terrain.

Descent: Rap the route with a single rope.