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High Wire

Name: High Wire
Rating: 2.2

5.10- YDS 6a French 18 Ewbanks VI+ UIAA 18 ZA E1 5a British PG13

Routes in Circus Cliff

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	Big Top S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Careful of Clowns S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Circus Boy S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
	Clown Face S 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Crowd Pleaser T 5.12- 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Crowd Teaser S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Elephant Man S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	High Wire T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13
	Human Cannonball S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Lion Tamer S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Main Attraction T 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
	Rainbow Road T 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c PG13
	Sideshow S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
	Steep Hills T,TR 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a R
	Tight Rope Walker S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Unknown T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a

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Type:	Trad, 45 ft (14 m)
GPS:	36.14686, -115.42907
FA:	Bob Finlay and Mike Ward, 1987
Page Views:	1,399 total · 6/month
Shared By:	Tony B on Apr 7, 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 climb is the first crack on the left side of circus wall and is well left of the 'big top' roof. Although Swain decribes this as a finger crack, I would not go so far as to do so. In fact, the crux was best protected (nearest protected?) by a brass nut (#1 HB Anchor).
Find this crack and start up it. protect the bottom however possible including a small nut at the crux, then pull the climb's crux at the sloping flaring part of the crack before attaining an easier face. The pro is a little tricky. Romp up the moderate crack to a ledge with a bulge above. Protect the bulge and climb it (5.9-?) at an obvious crack. Top out and belay down and behind a rock a few meters back off of ~1"to 1.5" gear.