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Going Nuts

Name: Going Nuts
Rating: 3.0

5.6 YDS 4c French 14 Ewbanks V UIAA 12 ZA S 4b British

Routes in Solar Slab - Upper Tier

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	Arch Enemy T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Change Up T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Going Nuts T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Heliotrope T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R
	Kelly's Heroes T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Solar Slab T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Sundog T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Sunflower T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R
	Sunspot Ridge T 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c

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Type:	Trad, 300 ft (91 m), 2 pitches
GPS:	36.10372, -115.48775
FA:	unknown
Page Views:	10,030 total · 41/month
Shared By:	Jason D. Martin on Dec 31, 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

Going Nuts is a spectacular little route on the upper tier of the Solar Slab Wall. It is also an excellent way to pass slow parties on Solar Slab proper.

The route can be found in a dark corner on the far left hand side of the Solar Slab Wall.

Pitch One:

Climb the obvious crack up into a band of broken black rock. Build a belay shortly after the crack runs out on at a small stance. The name of the route is probably derived from the fact that most of the potential belay stances require one to use nuts for an anchor.

Pitch Two:

Continue up and left. Be aware that some of the black rock is loose. Climb up to the large ledge that makes up the top of the arch on Solar Slab Wall. Belay from here.

Descent:

Walk across the large ledge to the right. One must either bushwack a bit to keep away from the exposure, or step out on the ledge above the arch to attain the descent. After crossing the ledge you will find a set of bolts at the top of the second pitch of Solar Slab. You may descend from here or continue up Solar Slab.