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Tres Hombres

Name: Tres Hombres
Rating: 2.2

5.11b YDS 6c French 23 Ewbanks VIII- UIAA 23 ZA E3 5c British

Routes in Black Wall (aka Happy Acres)

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	All that, Jazz T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Cram It T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Geriatric Therapy T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Greek Tragedy T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13
	Happy Acres T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Life Chuckle, The T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Mom & Apple Pie S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Mothers of Invention (AKA Guys from Josh) S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	One Hand Clapping TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c X
	Soulshine S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Spontaneous Enjoyment T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Tres Hombres S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c

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Type:	Sport, 300 ft (91 m), 3 pitches, Grade II
GPS:	36.15232, -115.43057
FA:	Danny Rider, Bob Conz, and L. Saca, Feb 2009
Page Views:	2,963 total · 15/month
Shared By:	calicodan on Mar 2, 2009 · Updates
Admins:	Luke EF, Larry DeAngelo, Justin Johnsen Page Updates (admin only)

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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 3 pitch route on the left side of the Black Wall in Calico Basin. Morning sun, afternoon shade. Sport with some optional gear placements. No crowds. Rock is good with some portions still a little friable.

Pitch 1 - Follow the bolts (a couple of optional gear placements in between) to the ledge with the tree - 5.10+/.11-.

Pitch 2 - Head up the Black Wall (crux down low) to a prominent right facing corner that leads to a small roof - the corner protects with gear - over the roof to the belay - 5.11-.

Pitch 3 - Finish the wall via bolts to the final ledge 5.9+.

Bolted anchors. Tops out on the Calico Hills. Walk or rap off.

It is set up to rap with a 70 meter rope. It is cleaning up nicely and all bolts and anchors seem to be in good shape. Enjoy.

Getting There

Hike up Canyon De Heinous to the Black Wall. The route starts on the left side at the plumb line from the small pine tree on the intermediate ledge (the top of pitch 1)