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Xmas Cactus
5.10d,
Sport, 65 ft (20 m),
Avg: 2.9 from 59
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FA: unknown
Nevada
> Southern Nevada
> Red Rocks
> First Pullout (…
> Cactus Massacre
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
Start at a short, shallow cave/scoop on a ledge 3' off the ground. Mantle onto the sloping ledge above the cave/scoop and get into the business on steep crimps interspersed with good horizontal slots. Above the steepness, mantle the overlap and head up the vertical wall to the anchors.
Note: new route as of Jan 2024, expect some suspect rock until the route cleans up further.
Location
Located left-center of the main face in-between the two prominent crack lines (Cactus Pete and Straight to the Point). Look for a shallow cave/scoop just off the ground with a bolt above it leading to a sloping ledge and steep wall above.
Protection
9 bolts to quick-clip anchors.
Las Vegas, NV
Climb footage: instagram.com/reel/DQHuz6xD… May 17, 2026