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Laughing Gas
5.7,
TR, 50 ft (15 m),
Avg: 2.1 from 38
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FA: Donny Seablom, 9 Sept 06
Nevada
> Southern Nevada
> Red Rocks
> (01) Calico Basin
> Guardian Angel…
> Cut Your Teeth Crag
Access Issue: Red Rock RAIN AND WET ROCK: The sandstone is fragile and is very easily damaged when wet.
Details
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 dry sand), then do not climb. There are many alternatives (limestone, granite, basalt, and plastic) nearby.
HUMAN WASTE Human waste is one of the major issues plaguing Red Rocks. The Las Vegas Climbers Liaison Council and the AAC provides free "wag bags" in several locations (Black Velvet, First Pullout, Kraft Mtn/Bouldering, 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 kit (just like your rope and shoes and lunch) no matter where you go. Once used, please dispose of them properly (do not throw them in the toilets at the parking area).
Description
A fun line straight up the face. This TR can be established either from Interproximal Stripper (to the left), or by ascending the gully further to the left (West) of CYT. After ascending the gully approximately 40 continue right, up the back side of the main formation. Then set up a TR on Braces and Bridges and rappel or walk (scary) to these anchors. Please establish all TR lines with draws. TRing directly off the chains or rings will wear through the metal quicker then we could drill your bicuspid with a 24v Bosch!
Protection
Top Rope
[Hide Photo] Nate at the top!!! I was tired of the raining rock!!!
[Hide Photo] Donny Seablom on the FA of Laughing Gas. That's Jory Stiegel on Braces and Bridges in the background. PHOTO: W. Randy Lewis
Salt Lake City, Utah
Las Vegas