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Crusty Creatures
5.7,
Trad, 100 ft (30 m),
Avg: 1.8 from 18
votes
FA: unknown
Nevada
> Southern Nevada
> Red Rocks
> (05) Sandstone…
> Parking Lot Area
> Man's Best Friend Area
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
Climb up the 4 bolts, and then follow the crack. At the top of the crack move over the bulge and straight up to the anchor. Alternatively, traverse right at the top of the crack to a second crack and climb to the anchor from there.
Location
Same starting point as Sea Anemone, but after the first bolt, move left towards the obvious crack. A 60 m rope will bring you just down to the ledge, but a 70 m will make this easier.
Protection
4 bolts, half rack, 2 bolted anchors at the top with chains.
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Decent route but there are probably better 5.7s in the area. Oct 15, 2019