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Crown of Thorns
5.13d,
Sport, 80 ft (24 m),
Avg: 3.5 from 2
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FA: Seth Lytton
Nevada
> Southern Nevada
> Red Rocks
> (08) The Promised Land
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).
Access Issue: NO BOLTING ALLOWED - Wilderness Study Area
Details
No bolting is currently allowed at this area or any of the surrounding limestone cliffs. There is currently a proposed amendment to the land management plan that would allow bolting, but it has not yet been approved.
Description
Crown of Thorns adds a natural finish and another 30ft of steep power endurance climbing to the top of Day One. Climb Day One to the jug at the base of the large roof. Get as much back as possible, then climb slightly left through a difficult undercling boulder problem to access a horn. From the horn, move back right through another difficult undercling section to finish with a delicate slab move before the chains.
Crown of Thorns was originally bolted and abandoned in 2001 and just recently saw a first ascent.
Location
Start as for Day One and keep going straight up.
Protection
10 bolts and fixed anchors.
[Hide Photo] Lower crux on Crown Of Thorns. Photo By: Andy Mann http://www.3stringsproductions.com
[Hide Photo] Upper crux region on Crown Of Thorns. Photo By: Andy Mann http://www.3stringsproductions.com
Las Vegas