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Thing 2

Name: Thing 2
Rating: 2.7

5.9- YDS 5c French 17 Ewbanks VI UIAA 16 ZA HVS 4c British

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	Grand Slab, The T 5.10- 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13
	J Nasties T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Thing 1 T,TR 5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
	Thing 2 T,TR 5.9- 5c 17 VI 16 HVS 4c

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Type:	Trad, TR, 150 ft (45 m), 2 pitches
GPS:	36.16138, -115.43305
FA:	Not sure
Page Views:	444 total · 8/month
Shared By:	Benjamin Quinones on Jan 30, 2022
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

A fun moderate chimney! Just left of Thing 1 the chimney that tapers down into a #4 wide crack looks intimidating, but the jugs all around make it an easy exit. Watch out for that squeeze chimney at the end though, it won't be fun and downright improbable if you've got a backpack on. WARNING as with Thing 1 this route is still developing and shit falls off a lot! (Please wear your helmets and step lightly) Once this thing is cleaned up though it'll be a great 4 star route for new trad climbers who want some chimney action! There are no rings to rap the 1st pitch, but you can hike up the descent and build anchors to rap down to P1 bolted anchors and set up a TR. Oh, as seen in the photo the descent is a walk off, climber's right :)

Location

Approach as for The Fringe, but head up and right instead of up and left :)

Protection

Doubles up to BD #4, but once you get it dialed in a single rack to BD #4 should suffice. 3 bolts with homemade hangers for P1 anchors (can be easily backed up with a few pieces) and build your own anchor at the top.