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5.10a YDS 6a French 18 Ewbanks VI+ UIAA 18 ZA E1 5a British
Avg: 3.2 from 11
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Routes in Dark Shadows Wall
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Chasing Shadows T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Dark Shadows T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Dark Shadows (Full) T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Dream Safari (5.10 or 5.11) T 5.11- 6c 22 VIII- 22 E3 5c R |
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Edge Dressing T 5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Excellent Adventure T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c R |
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Extra Credit T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Heart of Darkness T 5.11 6c+ 23 VIII- 23 E4 5c PG13 |
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Lost Voices T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R |
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Negro Blanco T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b R |
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Parental Guidance T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a R |
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Peyote Power T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Risky Business T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R |
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Sandstone Sandwich T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b R |
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Short Circuit T 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c |
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Slot Machine T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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| Type: | Trad, 60 ft (18 m) |
| FA: | unknown |
| Page Views: | 3,482 total · 27/month |
| Shared By: | Andrew Yasso on Apr 30, 2014 |
| Admins: | Luke EF, Larry DeAngelo, Justin Johnsen |
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Access Issue: Red Rock RAIN AND WET ROCK: The sandstone is fragile and is very easily damaged when wet.
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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).
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).
Description
A really clean and fun corner found above Dark Shadows, Peyote Power, etc., on Perception Tower. I've eyed this corner a number of times while guiding and finally had someone (Chris Chicoskie) who was interested in checking it out with me. I've heard from numerous people that it has been climbed before (during AMGA Rock Guide Exams), so I'm not claiming a first ascent. Also, it isn't so much a route, as it is a variation on a route. I just think it would be nice to put a name to this worthwhile variation to top out on the Mescalito.
If you happen to have a little energy left and psyche after climbing whatever you climbed to get here, you should really go for the Extra Credit.
The climbing itself starts out as finger jams/laybacking for 10 feet before a key hold allows you to pull up and rest. From here, off fingers/thin hands/laybacking lead for another 15 feet before another nice rest. A quick hand jam or two will bring you back into 20 feet of off finger/thin hands, before easing off.
If you happen to have a little energy left and psyche after climbing whatever you climbed to get here, you should really go for the Extra Credit.
The climbing itself starts out as finger jams/laybacking for 10 feet before a key hold allows you to pull up and rest. From here, off fingers/thin hands/laybacking lead for another 15 feet before another nice rest. A quick hand jam or two will bring you back into 20 feet of off finger/thin hands, before easing off.
Location
This route is found on Perception Tower, which is the main ledge that many routes (most notably, Dark Shadows) finish on. When topping out, an obvious right facing corner is formed by a pillar leaning against the middle of the wall.
An anchor can be built above the corner just before topping out on the feature. From here, a second short pitch will lead East (towards Vegas) across the top of the pillar and down an easy slot/chimney to a nice ledge. By placing a directional, you can belay off your body with the pillar itself acting as the top rope anchor. Once all climbers are on the ledge, you can continue up and climber's left to connect back into the normal top-out for the Mescalito.
An anchor can be built above the corner just before topping out on the feature. From here, a second short pitch will lead East (towards Vegas) across the top of the pillar and down an easy slot/chimney to a nice ledge. By placing a directional, you can belay off your body with the pillar itself acting as the top rope anchor. Once all climbers are on the ledge, you can continue up and climber's left to connect back into the normal top-out for the Mescalito.
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