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Steep Hills
5.5 R,
Trad, TR, 50 ft (15 m),
Avg: 2 from 1
vote
FA: Vlad Sofiyev and Maxim Kaya
Nevada
> Southern Nevada
> Red Rocks
> First Pullout (…
> Circus Cliff
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
This is a great top rope for kids or beginners with a very short approach a stone's throw from the Circus crag. Easy start on a big flake leads to a seam with suspect rock and poor pro. I plugged a couple of finger size cams, but would not recommend leading to beginners due to poor rock in the upper third. Anchor can be built in the upper band at face level once standing on the slabby ledge with finger/hand size pieces. Possible to scramble up to set up a TR just left of the route (which is also the descent).
My son named the route and it's a play on a Sunny and Steep classic. He also graded it (being 6 years old)...
Location
About 100-200 ft right from the Circus proper
Protection
Single set from 0.3 - 2" including 3 pieces for the anchor
[Hide Photo] Middle of the pitch. Note the green alien hanging at the ankle level