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Men In Back

Name: Men In Back
Rating: 3.0

5.9+ YDS 5c French 17 Ewbanks VI UIAA 17 ZA E1 5a 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, 340 ft (103 m), 4 pitches
GPS:	36.15819, -115.49937
FA:	William Thiry; Larry DeAngelo; Dylan Russ: October 2024
Page Views:	98 total · 7/month
Shared By:	William Thiry on Oct 31, 2024
Admins:	Luke EF, Larry DeAngelo, Justin Johnsen Page Updates (admin only)

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Access Issue: Red Rock RAIN AND WET ROCK: The sandstone is fragile and is very easily damaged when wet. Details

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 dry sand), then do not climb. There are many alternatives (limestone, granite, basalt, and plastic) nearby.

HUMAN WASTE Human waste is one of the major issues plaguing Red Rocks. The Las Vegas Climbers Liaison Council and the AAC provides free "wag bags" in several locations (Black Velvet, First Pullout, Kraft Mtn/Bouldering, 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 kit (just like your rope and shoes and lunch) no matter where you go. Once used, please dispose of them properly (do not throw them in the toilets at the parking area).

Location

A high quality trad climb just left of Territorial Imperative. Pitch two is a real treat. This is essentially the same climb as Men in Black with a different pitch two that is significantly more challenging.

Description

P1 (5.7, 60 feet): Start in the short chimney section below the pocketed right-facing corner. Work your way up the corner, then either scamper up left through the rabbit hole, or veer up right outside of it. Either way you end up on a beautiful ledge system.

P2 (5.9+, 60 feet): Head to the very back of the corridor and get fully engaged with the crack / chimney. The first 15 feet are the crux. Could potentially be more difficult than 9+ for shorter people. Belay on a sloping platform just above the tight chimney. Fantastic pitch.

P3 (5.4, 120 feet): Ascend the crack system above that is just right of a small tree, then continue up and right to a ledge system and belay.

P4 (5.4, 100 feet): Choose a line anywhere along this ledge system. The far right line (left-facing crack) is 5.4 and fun. The other available lines look similar in ease and quality.

Descent: Walk right a few hundred feet to the top of CU On Top which, like the other climbs in the area, is your descent route.