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High Anxiety
5.10 PG13,
Trad, 650 ft (197 m), 6 pitches, Grade III,
Avg: 2 from 9
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FA: The Uriostes
Nevada
> Southern Nevada
> Red Rocks
> (11) Juniper Ca…
> Brownstone Wall
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
This route ascends the obvious dihedral about 150' to the right of Nightcrawler. The climbing is fun and varied, but the last two pitches are best avoided due to the deteriorating quality of the rock.
Location
Start 150' right of Nightcrawler on an easy slab below an obvious roof about 200' up. The best option for descent is to rappel Pro Choice, accessed from near the top of the 5th pitch. Bring two ropes. Otherwise, go to the top, then head south and west to the Gunsight.
Protection
Gear to 4" is fine, extra small and medium stuff. Some pro bolts and one bolted anchor.
denver, co
Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
San Francisco
Props to the Uriostes!
We did five pitches, incl. the direct start variation, and rapped Pro Choice.
Part of the charm is lack of beta – incl. errors in the guide and a scant description here. Oct 5, 2021