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I’ll Send It That Way
5.10a,
Sport, 50 ft (15 m),
Avg: 2.6 from 81
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FA: Aaron “The Batman” Geistfeld February 2022
Nevada
> Southern Nevada
> Red Rocks
> (03) First Pull…
> Classic Rock Wall
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 has had some rocks break on it since it’s newer and the holds are more hidden so wear a helmet until this route is cleaned better*
The Backstreet Boys would be proud because route didn’t seem possible when it was started. Right away holds were breaking at the base but then the higher the route went, it cleaned up fast. The hidden flakes that you can’t see until you are on the climb help provide a really relaxing climb until you hit the crux which is towards the end of the climb. This is an amazing climb despite it looks intimidating and is very relaxed as long as you don’t fight the layback. Also the rock tells you to go one way but ironically….. after the start you go another way. One important thing with this route, I didn’t clean to the extreme left of the route so there is a lot of choss there. Belayer should wear a helmet on this until the path is obvious to how to climb this.
Location
When you walk into the valley/canyon, it’s with the routes on the left side (north side) and furthest to the left of the routes inside the valley. There’s 3 small huecos towards the top of the route
Protection
5 bolts and permadraws at the top
![Aaron "The Batman" comes into the ramp that you walk your feet up while layback on flakes]()
[Hide Photo] Aaron "The Batman" comes into the ramp that you walk your feet up while layback on flakes
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[Hide Photo] Aaron "The Batman" at the start of the route
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Sunny Slopes + Berkeley, CA
On the 2nd Clip... I set the QD and began to clip.... as I pulled the rope to clip with my left hand, my right had was on a flake and it broke.
I ended up hitting other side, which slowed my fall... but I ended up decking.
BEWARE of this Climb... holds seem to be breaking and probably will be cleaned over time. Mar 21, 2022
Amherst, WI
Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas, NV
Bentonville, AR
Watched a person have a giant hold in one of the huecos snap right off.
They had gear at the top that needed to be retrieved, my friend went to lead it, and being so sandy and brittle, she lost her footing and almost decked.
I went ahead to lead it and DEFINITELY think there are a good number of holds just waiting to break when someone accidentally pulls out (not down).
To be fair the climb itself wasn’t that treacherous (in terms of moves) but the quality for sure (IMO) should warrant a PG13 at least. Nov 24, 2023