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Routes in Solar Slab - Upper Tier
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Arch Enemy T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Change Up T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Going Nuts T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Heliotrope T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R |
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Kelly's Heroes T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Solar Slab T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Sunburn T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Sundog T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Sunflower T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a R |
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Sunspot Ridge T 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c |
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| Type: | Trad, 500 ft (152 m), 3 pitches, Grade III |
| FA: | unknown |
| Page Views: | 9,488 total · 43/month |
| Shared By: | Larry DeAngelo on Apr 6, 2006 |
| Admins: | Luke EF, Larry DeAngelo, Aaron Mc, Justin Johnsen |
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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).
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
This route starts just to the left of where the Solar Slab route starts up from the terrace. There is a prominent corner that curves up and to the left, forming an arch. Climb up the slab, heading for a patch of varnish that is about twenty feet below and to the right of the bottom of the corner. Protection is available here. Go up and left to the corner and follow it to a bolted belay station. (5.8)
Pitch 2: Continue up the corner above, passing two protection bolts, until you can tunnel up underneath the arch (5.9). Belay on a good ledge that is halfway up the second pitch of Solar Slab.
Pitch 3: Climb up and right about twenty feet to reach the bottom of a clean finger crack. Follow this straight up (5.9) for a long pitch to the belay station at the top of Solar Slab's pitch 3. (The upper part of this pitch has been used as a variation to Solar Slab, sometimes unintentionally.)
From this point, you can continue to the top on Solar Slab, or rappel using bolted rap stations.
Pitch 2: Continue up the corner above, passing two protection bolts, until you can tunnel up underneath the arch (5.9). Belay on a good ledge that is halfway up the second pitch of Solar Slab.
Pitch 3: Climb up and right about twenty feet to reach the bottom of a clean finger crack. Follow this straight up (5.9) for a long pitch to the belay station at the top of Solar Slab's pitch 3. (The upper part of this pitch has been used as a variation to Solar Slab, sometimes unintentionally.)
From this point, you can continue to the top on Solar Slab, or rappel using bolted rap stations.
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