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Cold Case

Name: Cold Case
Rating: 2.7

5.6 YDS 4c French 14 Ewbanks V UIAA 12 ZA S 4b British

Routes in The Case Face

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	Basket Case T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Best Revenge, The T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Cold Case T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	DIC S 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Disability Rating T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c R
	Easy Case T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	Hard Case T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Head Case T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Just in Case T 5.5 4b 13 IV+ 11 MS 4a R
	Men In Back T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
	Men In Black T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Space Case T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Territorial Imperative T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b PG13
	Unknown S 5.8- 5b 16 VI- 14 VS 4c

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Type:	Trad, 280 ft (85 m), 3 pitches
GPS:	36.15819, -115.49937
FA:	William Thiry and Larry DeAngelo, Sep 2024
Page Views:	267 total · 17/month
Shared By:	William Thiry on Sep 26, 2024
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.

Location

This fun little adventure route starts on the right side of Case Face.

Description

Pitch 1: Climb Easy Case. The crack has a few awkward moves for the grade, and the easy slab above is on good varnish with great holds and adequate protection. Gear belay at the top of the slab / formation. (5.5, 100-feet)

Pitch 2: Angle up and out right about 30 feet to a bulge with a weakness. Pull the bulge (5.6) and angle up left into the wide (5.5) crack. #4 and #5 cams work in the crack. Exit the crack and belay among large boulders. A good pitch. (5.6, 110-feet)

Pitch 3: Move the belay left 40 feet then up 20 feet to a ledge above the huge boulder. Choose one of the two cracks to finish the climb. The left crack that angles up right is 5.0; and the right crack with the mini-roof (recommended) is 5.6. Obvious belay spot on ledge before bushes. (5.6, 70-feet)

Descent: Scramble 200 feet straight right to the top of the dark slab of CU On Top. Bolted anchors await you. Rappel and / or downclimb CU On Top.