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Galloping Gal
5.11a,
Sport, 100 ft (30 m),
Avg: 2.7 from 97
votes
FA: unknown to me
Nevada
> Southern Nevada
> Red Rocks
> (05) Sandstone…
> Parking Lot Area
> Running Man 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
A fun route up very good varnished rock. The crux comes in the vicinity of the third or fourth bolt. The easiest sequence wasn't initially obvious to me; using it might require some wingspan but there are several ways of doing the crux. The route stays interesting all the way to the top.
Location
This route can be found by first identifying the route Running Man. Go around the corner to the right a few feet and you'll see a dihedral with a wide crack/chimney in it. This route is just to the left of that wide crack. It's best to belay from a flat platform about 15 feet up that's an easy scramble to access; leading the route and lowering takes most of a 60m rope from that spot.
Protection
10 bolts to a two-bolt rappel anchor.
Upland
San Francisco, CA
- WARNING* Third bolt is a spinner. And its hangar is not flush on rock. To make things worse, it's right at the crux move. Be aware that a popped bolt here would very likely result in a deck.
Nov 11, 2019Boulder, CO
Be careful of some flaky rock mid-way on the route. All holds on route are good, but caution if stepping off the line to protect your belayer. Nov 26, 2020
Las Vegas, NV
A satisfying lead with very thoughtful/hard to read climbing and the harder moves being between the bolts, or a move from the next clipping stance. Really fun climbing but felt kinda heads up for the first 4ish bolts. Mar 6, 2023
Las Vegas, NV
Hop on if you're comfortable with 11-, well worth it. Jul 20, 2023