PRINT: Rock Climb Burros Might Fly, Red Rocks

Burros Might Fly

5.10b, Sport, 70 ft (21 m),

Avg: 2.6 from 465 votes
FA: Harrison Shull, Todd Hewitt, and Dane Cox, Dec 1994
Nevada > Southern Nevada > Red Rocks > Second Pullout… > Black Corridor > Lower Level > Lower Level - Right

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

Descent moves up descent rock. Climb the thin edges after the ramp, and run it out across a flake to the fourth bolt.

Both 'Burros' climbs receive afternoon sun so plan to climb them when you're looking for some rays! =)

Location

This route is the third in from the entrance of the corridor. Start by climbing the right leaning ramp to the first bolt, then continue straight up.

Protection

Several bolts up to an anchor (This anchor used to be shared with Burros Don't Gamble, but now has its own).

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Burros Might Fly

Pulling through the flake

Fueguito pulls through the undercling on Burros Might Fly.

Jonny on Burros Might Fly. 6/14/16.

Ken E flying on Burros

Overview shot of the 'Burros' climbs.

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Tradiban

5.10a

I didn't see a PG-13 part. Mar 16, 2011

Sara Ann Konopka
Denver, CO

5.10a/b

Great climb! Not PG-13 as far as I could tell. Mar 6, 2012

Edward Pyune
Las Vegas, NV

5.10b

5.10b if you start with the undercling heading to the right. Maybe 5.10d if you go direct. The second bolt is a bit scary, but not PG-13 Dec 2, 2012

Kyle Bauer

5.10b

Could be a deck with too much slack out at the second bolt, so I suppose that is where the PG13 rating comes from. Apr 10, 2013

Scott360
Las Vegas

Fun climb, great moves. Don't see where the PG-13 comes in. Jan 4, 2014

Kenan

5.10b PG13

Not sure why the PG-13 part is such a mystery for most people. There is about a 15 foot runout after the undercling (between bolts 3 and 4 I believe). It's relatively easy terrain, but there is significant fall potential. Dec 25, 2015

Chase D
CA

I felt the crux was getting past the huge undercling flake. I took a 10ft whipper here the first time I attempted it. After the flake the terrain eases up. Feb 4, 2016

davidhousky
Lake Forest, CA

5.10b PG13

First bolt felt pretty high, definitely some potential for slipping off the wall early. 2nd bolt was far enough to deck. PG-13 feels right. Otherwise, really great fun route. Stop and enjoy the view at the top! Dec 13, 2016

Scott Stevenson
SLC, UT

5.10b/c PG13

Watched someone fall and Collide with their belayer from above the 3rd bolt. They were barely past the undercling. I’d say pg13 after watching that. Feb 2, 2018

Bolter Bot

This route has been upgraded with ASCA glue-ins Nov 2, 2018

Ryan Wood
Bend, OR

This isn’t PG13. A 15-foot runout should be a clean fall on this if you have a good belayer and know how to fall. Not to mention it’s only close to a 15-foot “runout” or whip if you completely botch it at the clip. Realistically if you already made the mantel off the flake then you’re cruising to the bolt.

PG13 means likely potential to fall badly and/or break some bones.

R serious injury/potential death.

X likely death.

Don’t see any of that here unless your belayer decks you. Jan 28, 2020

KrisG
Red Rock, NV

5.10b PG13

Cool, fun, engaging route! My short partner had a hard time gaining the big undercling flake, so shorties take note. The anchor is unfortunately placed over a lip/jug and back (and mere inches from the anchor of the route to the right) creating unnecessary rope drag within inches of the mussies. Recommend extending it over/past the jug (can be done with quickdraws) if TRing. Jul 4, 2022

Nicholas Petikas

POV Video:

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