Type: | Trad, 300 ft (91 m), 3 pitches |
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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).
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
Pitch 1: (10a 100') Runout face climbing on solid varnish until reaching the right slanting crack. Climb the crack until level with the ledge. Traverse left and belay on ledge.
Pitch 2: (10a 100') Use the anchor as your first piece, grab the rail, and smear and mantle up. Run it out to the thin crack. Climb straight up the crack to a fixed anchor.
Pitch 3: (5.9-) Climb the crack into the corner, stemming and pulling on jugs to mitigate the steepness. Follow the corner to the top.
This climb is very straightforward, with an obvious set of features to guide you, but is enjoyable, especially the 3rd pitch.
Raps cleanly with a 60m rope.
Pitch 2: (10a 100') Use the anchor as your first piece, grab the rail, and smear and mantle up. Run it out to the thin crack. Climb straight up the crack to a fixed anchor.
Pitch 3: (5.9-) Climb the crack into the corner, stemming and pulling on jugs to mitigate the steepness. Follow the corner to the top.
This climb is very straightforward, with an obvious set of features to guide you, but is enjoyable, especially the 3rd pitch.
Raps cleanly with a 60m rope.
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