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Brown Eyes Blue Skies

Name: Brown Eyes Blue Skies
Rating: 3.0

5.8+ YDS 5b French 16 Ewbanks VI- UIAA 15 ZA HVS 4c British

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	Bad Sushi T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Brown Eyes Blue Skies T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Carpetbagger T 5.4 4a 12 IV 10 VD 3c
	One for the Road T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Piton Route T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c

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Type:	Trad, 350 ft (106 m), 3 pitches
FA:	Jack Kelly and Rachel Martin, February 2022
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Shared By:	Jack Kelly on Nov 5, 2024
Admins:	Luke EF, Larry DeAngelo, Aaron Mc, 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).

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A great route, if a touch more serious than most of the other moderates on this buttress. With a little cleaning, could be stellar. Valentine's day climb!
I didn't take great notes on this so pitch lengths are very approximate.

Pitch 1: Climb the wide crack formed by the pillar on the left and the main buttress--adequate gear with creativity. Near the top of the pillar, move across the gorgeous chocolate face (secure but maybe runout). Belay in some semi-rotten cracks at a sloping ledge. 5.6/5.7 150 feet.

Pitch 2: From the belay, step up and right across a short steep face (hard to protect) until you reach an easy but awkward ramp going up and left. Climb this ramp until it terminates at a small sheltered ledge with a few bushes. 5.7 100 feet.

Pitch 3: Straight off the belay up cracks and chimneys. A great pitch! Mind loose rock on this pitch, as belayer is more or less trapped in the landing zone. After the chimneys and cracks give way to lower angle terrain, make a belay where convenient. 5.8+ 100 feet.

Easy, exposed 4th class leads to the summit--descend as per Piton Route.