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Arch Enemy

Name: Arch Enemy
Rating: 3.2

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

Routes in Solar Slab - Upper Tier

L › R R › L A › Z

	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, 500 ft (152 m), 3 pitches, Grade III
GPS:	36.10372, -115.48775
FA:	unknown
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Shared By:	Larry DeAngelo on Apr 6, 2006
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 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.