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Green Eggs and Sam

Name: Green Eggs and Sam
Rating: 2.0

5.9 YDS 5c French 17 Ewbanks VI UIAA 17 ZA HVS 5a British

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	Green Eggs and Sam T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Sandstone Slalom T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13
	Siren's Arete T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c

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Type:	Trad, 750 ft (227 m), 6 pitches, Grade II
FA:	FRA Sam Boyce, Zack Lovell Oct 2017
Page Views:	954 total · 11/month
Shared By:	Sam Boyce on Nov 28, 2017
Admins:	Luke EF, Larry DeAngelo, Aaron Mc, Justin Johnsen Page Updates (admin only)

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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).

Description

This route climbs the lower tier of the wall. It is surprisingly steep and has a fair bit of fun climbing. It is however is very much an adventure route, expect some crispy potato chips

P1 5.9 Start right of the obvious crack system and traverse in when natural. Head up through the rotten chimney and exit right to a belay ledge.

P2 5.9 Straight up cracks to a steep bulge, a stem box and hand crack above leads to another good ledge on the right.

P3/4 5.8+ Head up the face toward the right facing corner above. optional short belay here or continue up and left to a ledge and a belay below a roof formed by a MASSIVE detached rock.

P5 5.9 Up the right facing corner to a stance.

P6 Low 5th Up easier terrain to the base of the upper part of the wall

Decent- This is best climbed in combination with "Sandstone Slalom” when you top out, look up and left and you will see the start of this route. The combination of these two routes makes for a fun and very moderate 1700' day. Otherwise you are now at the top of a 4th class ramp system that cuts down and right and goes all the way to the wash. The scramble down this ramp is unmarked but not unreasonable to figure out.