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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 good climb with some wide climbing, sure to be added to the list of classic cragging routes in Black Velvet.
P1. 5.10+. 75'. Single .3-5 (optional extra 5)
Climb the clean wide crack, assisted by some crimps. This maxes out at 10a until the roof. Place a finger sized cam or 2 over the roof on the left side, and pull the roof (crux). All of the holds are trustworthy, and the gear is good. Good gear and jams to the bolted anchor.
P2. 5.10+, 110'. Single to 3, triples 4 and 5. Though the crack is wide, the climbing is not. The pitch is characterized by good cams, and liebacking. The longer the runouts the easier the climbing. Belay from a comfortable stance at a bolted belay.
A single 70m rope will get you to the first anchor of Overhanging Hangover, and then down. It is best to rack up at the base and scramble up to the start of the climb as you do not rappel back to that ledge.
P1. 5.10+. 75'. Single .3-5 (optional extra 5)
Climb the clean wide crack, assisted by some crimps. This maxes out at 10a until the roof. Place a finger sized cam or 2 over the roof on the left side, and pull the roof (crux). All of the holds are trustworthy, and the gear is good. Good gear and jams to the bolted anchor.
P2. 5.10+, 110'. Single to 3, triples 4 and 5. Though the crack is wide, the climbing is not. The pitch is characterized by good cams, and liebacking. The longer the runouts the easier the climbing. Belay from a comfortable stance at a bolted belay.
A single 70m rope will get you to the first anchor of Overhanging Hangover, and then down. It is best to rack up at the base and scramble up to the start of the climb as you do not rappel back to that ledge.
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