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Mescalote Tower

Name: Mescalote Tower
Rating: 3.0

5.10 YDS 6b French 20 Ewbanks VII- UIAA 19 ZA E2 5b British

Routes in South Face

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	Flight of Floki T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Mescalito - South Face T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Mescalote Tower T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Nakatomi Plaza T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	OB Button T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	OB Fist T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Seeking Sietches T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c

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Type:	Trad, 400 ft (121 m), 5 pitches
GPS:	36.12182, -115.49314
FA:	unknown
Page Views:	874 total · 14/month
Shared By:	Mark Murphy on Jan 22, 2021
Admins:	Luke EF, Larry DeAngelo, Justin Johnsen Page Updates (admin only)

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Access Issue: IMPORTANT notes on Wet Rock and Human Waste Details

WET ROCK: The sandstone in Red Rocks is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. 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 bone-dry sand), then do not climb. There are many alternatives (limestone, granite, basalt, and plastic) nearby.

HUMAN WASTE: Human waste is a major issue plaguing the area. The Southern Nevada Climbers Coalition (SNCC) works to provide "wag bags" free of charge in several locations: Black Velvet Canyon, The Hamlet, Kraft Mountain Area, 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 daily kit no matter where you go. Once used, please dispose of them properly. Do not throw them in the toilets at the parking areas.

See https://www.southernnevadaclimbers.org/wag-bags for more information on the program.

Description

P1 - 5.10

OB fist and OB button are nestled in the fractured base of a large, partially detached feature. Mescalote tower begins by climbing either of these splitter cracks. Belay at the chains or build a natural anchor in the crack nearby, where you will find a better stance.

P2 - 5.9

Carefully continue up and right through deteriorating rock. Climb through a highly featured, chossy alcove to a large, cozy ledge.

P3 - 5.8

Climb a varnished, low-angle hand crack which opens up into an offwidth and eventually spits you out at another large ledge. Pay attention to the large loose rocks at the top of the crack - they are easy to avoid.

P4 - 5.9

Make your way up a set of awkward cracks and burrow into the mountain. Climb a stellar and interesting squeeze chimney until you reach the top of the large tower.

P5 - 5.10-

Clip a handful of bolts through delicate movement on the varnished face. Pull the obvious roof over poor protection and continue up to a 2 bolt anchor.

DESCENT: Rap the route with 2 ropes.