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Joanne of Arch

Name: Joanne of Arch
Rating: 2.2

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

Routes in South Face

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	A Nasty Gash T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	A Song & A Prayer T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a R
	Ain't no Saint T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Crocodile Rock T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Hot Fudge Thursday T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Joanne of Arch T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Jubilant Song T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Marion's Melody T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Slabotomy T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	St. Stephen T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Swinging the Other Way T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Thriller T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Western Swing T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Windy Corner T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b

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Type:	Trad, 4 pitches
GPS:	36.0192, -115.47011
FA:	Joanne Urioste and George Urioste, Feb 1977
Page Views:	2,914 total · 11/month
Shared By:	rockratrei on May 4, 2003 · Updates
Admins:	Luke EF, Larry DeAngelo, Justin Johnsen Page Updates (admin only)

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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).

Description

Approach as for other climbs on Windy Peak, except after you gain the main terrace cut across the drainage low and cross to east side of the base of Windy Peak. Look for the awesome arch the climb ascends the right side and goes through the center. There is an exposed 4th class pitch of 150' to the base of the climb - although in a second attempt I led a direct line up to the base of the route and it went at 5.5. Pitch 1 (5.7) - ascend a nice crack to a roof, escape to the right and into an alcove to belay. Pitch 2 (5.9) - make tricky moves to gain the awesome arching dihedral to a two bolt hanging belay. Pitch 3 (5.8) - continue through the overhang at the notch and up the face.Pitch 4 - continue on easy terrain to gain the top of the formation. Descend to the east or rap off pitch 2 with 2 ropes. Slung a huge bolder at the top of the 4th class ramp and variation first pitch to gain the main ledge at the base of Windy Peak.