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Lake Mead Exotic Plant Control Crew
5.9,
Trad, 75 ft (23 m),
Avg: 2 from 1
vote
FA: an ascent has been made Jan 2017, DCuster & SRuff
Nevada
> Southern Nevada
> Red Rocks
> (10) Pine Creek…
> Hog Wart
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
Varied, wide crack climbing to, then past, the triangular roof. If you own multiple #4 and #5 camalots, this climb is for you; if you don't own these fine items, this is your excuse. The climb gets plenty of sun on a winter day. No exotic plants were harmed during our ascent, but the crew was busy along the loop road that afternoon.
Location
On climber's right side at the mouth of Stick Gulley, the obvious, straight, wide crack in a corner between Megamoto and A Cosmic History of Rebirth and Suffering.
Protection
The crack business is #4 and #5 Camalots. A nut and a thumb sized cam are useful at/through the roof. #1-3 camalots for anchor and perhaps en route inbetween the big guns. Chockstone anchor or continue up Megamoto.
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