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Sandy Hole

Name: Sandy Hole
Rating: 2.6

5.7 YDS 5a French 15 Ewbanks V+ UIAA 13 ZA MVS 4b British

Routes in Angel Food Wall

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	Domestic Bliss T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Eigerwand T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Glass Elevator T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Gobies for Gumbies T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Group Therapy T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Healy's Haunted House T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c X
	Purblind Pillar T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Sandy Hole T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Stark Options T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13
	Stilgar's Wild Ride T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Tele-vision T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Tunnel Vision T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Tunnel vision / stilgar variation T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b PG13

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Type:	Trad, 400 ft (121 m), 3 pitches, Grade II
GPS:	36.16926, -115.4896
FA:	Betsy Herbst, Joanne and George Urioste, 1977
Page Views:	8,095 total · 37/month
Shared By:	Matthew Carpenter on Jan 1, 2008
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 is a blast and deserves more attention! Though the climbing is relatively easy it feels like a great adventure.

Pitch 1 - Start in the corner system 30' left of Tunnel Vision. Climb past the bulge and wander up and to the right on big holds. Pass old bail webbing and climb into the huge chimney. There is more old rappel webbing here; ignore that and build a gear anchor. (200')

Pitch 2 - The deep dark chimney. You will know you are on route and heading in the right direction once you hit the "Sandy Hole /Ledge". Head straight up from here; once level with the glowing light, make an easy traverse over and out passing a rusty bolt with a homemade hanger. Build a gear anchor near the exit of the chimney. Be mindful of rope drag. (120')

Pitch 3 - From here I climbed up and right clipping a bolt, eventually linking up with the "Tunnel Pitch" of Tunnel Vision. (90')

Pitch 4 & 5 - Follow Tunnel Vision to the top.

On pitch 3 the original line climbs up and left however I suggest linking with Tunnel Vision to continue the caving adventure.