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Caustic Cock

Name: Caustic Cock
Rating: 3.4

5.11b YDS 6c French 23 Ewbanks VIII- UIAA 23 ZA E3 5c British

Routes in Cannibal Crag

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	A Man in Every Pot S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Baseboy T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b
	Baseboy Direct S 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c
	Caliban S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13
	Caustic Cock S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Elbows of Mac and Ronnie S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Fear This S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
	Fuck this Sport (aka Fear this Sport) S 5.12b/c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Have a Beer with Fear S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
	Ma And Pa In Kettle S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Mac And Ronnie In Cheese S 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Maneater S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	New Wave Hookers S 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
	Nipple Fish S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
	Pickled Cock S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Save the Heart to Eat Later S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Vegans Only T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	What's Eating You S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Wonderstuff S 5.12d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
	You Are What You Eat T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c

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Type:	Sport, 40 ft (12 m)
GPS:	36.14888, -115.42273
FA:	Paul Van Betten, Dan Kruleski, Shelby Shelton, Richard Harrison, and Sal Mamusia, 1991
Page Views:	36,976 total · 153/month
Shared By:	Ian Wolfe on Apr 29, 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

This route follows the stunning arete feature on the NE side of the Cannibal Boulder. Easy climbing up to the second bolt, where the real fun begins. From here it gets steep and interesting. The crux begins after the third bolt is clipped and includes a few desparate moves to surmount the cock, and a very desparate and kind of scary clip for the 4th bolt. From there, a few airy crimpers lead up to bolted anchors.

This is a wonderful spot to get good climbing shots from the ground if you are a photographer. The arete stands out against the skyline from both sides and the overhanging line looks absolutely awesome. Be sure to bring your core face for the onlookers who frequent the area!