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Big Sky

Name: Big Sky
Rating: 2.4

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

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	Bad Moon Arising T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R
	Big Sky T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R
	Comeback Corner T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Falling Stars T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Hot Flash T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Lady Luck T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Musical Odyssey T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13
	Rising Moons T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a PG13
	Romanian Rib T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a
	Romanian Rib - Left Side T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Smiley Face T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Smooth Sailing T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Sunset Slab T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Sunset Slab Direct T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b

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Type:	Trad, 1000 ft (303 m), 7 pitches, Grade III
GPS:	36.07962, -115.47926
FA:	Larry DeAngelo and Matt Clarke, 2005
Page Views:	3,536 total · 16/month
Shared By:	sqwirll on Mar 23, 2008 · 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

The route was climbed on a 70m rope, so belay locations may vary.

P1-Climb up the arete of the right facing corner and pull through a roof.

P2-Follow a right angling crack to the gully on the right.

P3-Climb a crack on the buttress on the right and build a hanging belay.

P4-Continue up the crack and another hanging belay at the top of the crack.

P5-From the top of the crack work out and left to get some gear and then run it out considerably on easy terrain. Belay at tree.

P6-Continue straight up to a clean handcrack.

P7-Climb the ridgeline on the left. On the first ascent the 4th class gully straight up was climbed. It was extemely loose and dangerous.