PRINT: Rock Climb Too Few Years, Red Rocks

Too Few Years

5.11a, Sport, 50 ft (15 m),

Avg: 2.3 from 80 votes
FA: Mike Bond, Malcom Babbit, and Marc Dudas, 2011
Nevada > Southern Nevada > Red Rocks > (05) Sandstone… > Wake Up Wall Area > Wake-Up 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

Cool route with a fun crux.

Location

10-15 feet Left of Shape of Things to Come; Right of the 5.8's.

Protection

5 Bolts to Shut and Clip-Anchor

This route was bolted solely for the purpose of allowing for the first ascent, and the first ascent information is posted here solely to document the history of the first ascent. No person should read this posting with the assumption that this route or the fixed gear left behind is safe in any way or otherwise appropriate to allow for safe subsequent ascents. Climbing is dangerous and should only be done with the appropriate training and risk management practices that include providing for the climbers own safety. Attempting to climb this route as described above or by any other means or methods could result in injury or death.

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Darren S
Minneapolis, MN

I found clipping the second bolt to be very difficult to do without climbing way out to the left and then coming back, where you would be above the bolt and in danger of decking on the ledge before clipping. Nov 21, 2011

Kelsey Baldwin
Calgary, AB

excellent climb, was perfectly my style. Sent on the 2nd attempt. Anchor was skeettchhhhhhhh, be prepared to be weirded out, really wish i had grabbed a picture of it. otherwise fun techy moves, clipped the 3rd bolt with a heel hook, favourite move of the route. May 12, 2020