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Party Down

Name: Party Down
Rating: 2.3

5.12a YDS 7a+ French 25 Ewbanks VIII+ UIAA 25 ZA E5 6a British

Routes in Stratocaster Area

L › R R › L A › Z

	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:	Sport, 25 ft (8 m)
GPS:	36.15852, -115.4401
FA:	Dan McQuade, May 1995
Page Views:	2,390 total · 10/month
Shared By:	Tony B on Apr 7, 2006 · Updates
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

I am entering this route from a few vague notes recorded in my book from Dec of '02. It does not seem to appear in the Swain guidebooks, or at least I could not reconcile it with anything until the Handren Book, which clearly showed it to be Party Down, a bolted "5.12." It felt a lot easier, but I admit that the grade noted is only my guess.
To the right of the climbs Cut Loose and Foot Loose, but well left of the pocketed wall and climb Marshall Amp, there is a rounded boulder, nearly ball-shaped with 3 bolts on the face leading to a 2-bolt anchor. Climb this strenuous line to the anchor and lower off. Most of the holds are odd horizontals and pockets, but a few edges give more pump. Short, but OK fun if you are in the area.