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Cut Loose

Name: Cut Loose
Rating: 3.1

5.10d YDS 6b+ French 21 Ewbanks VII+ UIAA 21 ZA E3 5b British

Routes in Stratocaster Area

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	Ancient Aria S 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c
	Beyond Reason S 5.13b 8a 29 IX+ 30 E7 6c
	Break Loose T 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c PG13
	Choad Hard S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Choad Hard (1st Anchor) S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Choad Warrior S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Choad Warrior (1st Anchor) S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Cut Loose T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Deluxe, The S 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Endless Choad S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Flame Ranger S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Flameblower S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Flying V S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Footloose S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Marshall Amp S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Nevada Book T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	One-Eyed Jacks S 5.11a/b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Pablo Diablo S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
	Pablo Diablo Extension S 5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
	Party Down S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Purple Haze S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Spikes and Twine T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Split Ends S 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Split Infinitive S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a PG13
	Split Lip T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13
	Stratocaster S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Stratocaster Direct S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Swedish Erotica T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Tier of Titans S 5.12 7b+ 27 VIII+ 26 E6 6b
	Titan Rocket S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a

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Type:	Trad, 50 ft (15 m)
GPS:	36.15852, -115.4401
FA:	Jay Smith and Nick Nordblom, Spring 1988
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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

Great route on the left end of the Stratocaster area.
Climb the open-book left-facing corner and crack (5.10) for perhaps 15 meters to a roof.
Clip bolts while traversing out right on the steep territory and pull the roof (bolts) to finish up to a fixed anchor.
Lowering off may be hard on your rope, as would the second hang-dogging, so belay a solid partner from the anchors.

Location

Walking South towards the second pullout from Running Man Wall, this will be in the first major roof system encountered. At the left end of the large roof there is a crack in the corner, an open book that is climbable to the bolted roof and a fixed anchor above.

Protection

A set of cams from fingers to 3" plus a few draws for the bolts. One or two pieces might be best with a longer sling, including the first of the bolts.