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Xmas Cactus

5.10d, Sport, 65 ft (20 m),  Avg: 2.9 from 59 votes
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Nevada > Southern Nevada > Red Rocks > First Pullout (… > Cactus Massacre
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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.

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Billy B
Las Vegas, NV
 
[Hide Comment] Easiest 10d on the wall imo
Climb footage: instagram.com/reel/DQHuz6xD… May 17, 2026