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Jason's Argonaut

Name: Jason's Argonaut
Rating: 2.4

5.10a YDS 6a French 18 Ewbanks VI+ UIAA 18 ZA E1 5a British

Routes in Whale's Tail

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	Jason's Argonaut S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Pockets a' Plenty S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Rose, The S 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b

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Type:	Sport, 75 ft (23 m)
FA:	unknown
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Shared By:	Kevin Wood on Jun 17, 2008
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Access Issue: Reopened after flood damage! Details

Per Stewart M. Green: as of the July Fourth weekend, Red Rock Canyon Open Space has been reopened for climbing.

Red Rock Canyon Open Space is currently CLOSED to all access due to flood damage.

Description

This route is the middle of the three at Whale's Tail. Climb up easy ledges to the first clip. Right after the second bolt is the crux, smear and shift your weight and body (with your right hand in a nice undercling) over to the left with a crimper for your hand. This is a long reach. After this move, cruise over 5.7/.8 terrain to the two bolt anchors. This route seems soft for the grade and easier than the route to the right.

Location

Whale's Tail is located southwest-ish of the lakes and, if coming from the parking lot near US 24, is reached before the Whale Wall. This is the middle route.