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Born To Bleed
5.10+ V2,
Boulder, 20 ft (6 m),
Avg: 2.9 from 9
votes
FA: SMassey
Nevada
> Southern Nevada
> Red Rock Boulders
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> Born To Bleed Boulders
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
Start in the back of the A-frame roof on a perfect three hand letterbox slot. Work your way through the roof crack to a stimulating OW finish. A distinct departure from the usual Red Rock boulder problem... Sort of remiscient of Spin To Win, but slightly more featured.
Location
In the boulders below Moderate Mecca. It is the less than obvious A-frame roof formed by two boulders sitting together. Unless you totally blow it, you will not fall in the yucca guarding the entrance.
Protection
Crash pad helpful.
Nevada
FYI:
v4 = 12a
v3 = 11d
v2 = 11b/c
v1 = 11a
v0 = below 11a...
this may seem shocking but its accurate (i've scored more than one beer via bets made on long hikes back to the car)
another good one to score a beer over: the true full moon rises at the same time the sun sets (gets me free beers all the time ;-) Mar 3, 2010
Las Vegas
Edit: Talked to Scott and my beta and his beta are completely different. Well played you OW mad men! Nov 4, 2013
Albuquerque, NM