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Minced Oath

Name: Minced Oath
Rating: 2.2

5.10a YDS 6a French 18 Ewbanks VI+ UIAA 18 ZA E1 5a British

Routes in Midway Crag

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	Bury the Lead S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Minced Oath S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Panic Switch S 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Psionic T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Say No More S 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c

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Type:	Sport, 110 ft (33 m)
GPS:	36.16273, -115.43674
FA:	unknown
Page Views:	396 total · 13/month
Shared By:	KrisG on Aug 17, 2023
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

To the right of the corner of Psionic is a blank face bordered on the right by an upward-sweeping, left-facing corner. Start by scrambling up the sweeping corner to the first bolt. Getting established onto the wall requires delicate footwork and the better holds can be reachy if you're short. The next crux comes around bolts 3 and 4 and requires proper beta to maintain the grade. About 50' up just below a bulge/overlap there is a hollow flake that necessitates careful climbing, but is well bolted. Above the flake, climb through a couple more bulges with progressivley easier climbing to the top. Shared anchors with Psionic. You might hate this climb the first time as I did, but the delicate beta required for the cruxes, once unlocked, makes for a fun and rewarding climb.