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5.6,
TR, 40 ft (12 m),
Avg: 1.7 from 23
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Nevada
> Southern Nevada
> Red Rocks
> (03) First Pull…
> Viagra Tower
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
No matter how you start, you end up in the crack and have a solid, clean route up.
Location
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Protection
Two bolts anchor with a screw link to rap down from.
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Broomfield, CO
It looks like you could also traverse very far right and finish up a gully, but that option looks much easier & less fun.
My follower tried placing gear at the crux, fell, and hit a ledge even with good gear placed as high as possible before the stance (fortunately it was glancing enough that her ankle only got mildly swollen). We checked out the direct topout on TR, and it is very physical and committing for 5.6, some holds break, and I doubt the gear would hold a fall if you could even get it in at the crux, so the ledge hit would be way worse. So I'd say this direct finish is only suitable for leaders VERY strong at 5.6 who don't mind running out the crux.
The anchors to the direct finish are very easily accessible by scrambling over from the Winger/Woofers anchors. Jan 31, 2016
Traveling the USA
On the scramble for the TR don't go too high right, keep to easier route left and around corner. Being new to Trad we think this route may be easily protected from the ground up and have plans to come back for that purpose. I think it is a little more than 40' feet, but a 60m rope works just fine.
Anchor and chains appear to be in good condition. Apr 5, 2016
Lower Hutt, NZ