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Slabbage Routes

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JF1 · · Idaho · Joined Jan 2011 · Points: 400

Hello everyone,
I was hoping for some red rocks advice. I was wondering if anyone had recommended slabs to climb 5.9-5.11. I was thinking more single pitch stuff, and would look for less big run outs in the 10+ to 11 range.

As an aside, I remember my only time previous being in Vegas seeing a big varnished face on the right of the canyon, while hiking into Cat in the Hat, and folks working it on fixed lines, at least I thought? any ideas what hard routes might be over that way?

Thanks in advance.
Adam

sqwirll · · Las Vegas · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 1,360

Real Chickens - looks stellar but bold.

Stuff on Sumo Greatness Slab - can be tr'd as well.

Sick for Toys - there are a bunch of pitches on Corduroy Ridge that aren't in the guidbook as well.

Amazing Grace

JF1 · · Idaho · Joined Jan 2011 · Points: 400

Where is Real Chickens? I couldn't find it in the guide.

John Hegyes · · Las Vegas, NV · Joined Feb 2002 · Points: 5,676

Real Domestic Chickens (10b) is on Slippery Peak Apron in First Creek Canyon.

sqwirll · · Las Vegas · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 1,360

Sorry, meant Real Domestic Chickens.

It climbs past the right side of the overlap in the center of the picture.

The Red and the Black follows the crack system on the right side of the photo.

Kyle Jackson · · Las Vegas, nv · Joined Dec 2011 · Points: 0

Ultraman wall at first pullout has some good slab routes, panty mime at panty wall is pretty good. And their is a 11 something slab route right next to straight shooter that looks like fun if your in the area.

smassey · · CO · Joined Dec 2008 · Points: 200

Not a slab per se, but the Next Century has a slabby crux with outstanding gear-protected face above.

sqwirll · · Las Vegas · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 1,360
All Killer No Filler wrote: Don't get sandbagged on that Slippery Peak stuff, i.e. Real Domestic Chickens-a long way to walk for what may or may not be good. By comparison, if you check out Lotta Balls/Alcohol first, you will need to hike another hour or so and possibly need to carry a folding saw to reach the base without losing your shirt-anyone who has actually climbed RDC feel free to correct me, I'm thinking no one who's posted here so far has.
I haven't climbed it, but I did rap RDC after climbing The Red and the Black at least. The bolts appeared to be in decent shape, although 30' or more apart. It did look like high quality friction climbing though. I can't say the same for The Red and the Black, which is more or less a solo on the upper part of the route due to crappy pro behind useless flakes.
Robert Fielding · · Thousand Oaks, CA · Joined May 2011 · Points: 195

Smears for fears area if you want some heads up 5 11 slab

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Nevada
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