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Routes in Frigid Air Buttress
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Blue Bunny T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Burlesque T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Dear Diary T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b R |
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Frigid Air Buttress T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a |
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Linda's Route T 5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a |
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Middle Earth T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Tookish Instincts T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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| Type: | Trad, 400 ft (121 m), 4 pitches, Grade II |
| FA: | Joe Herbst, Tom Kaufman. May 1979 |
| Page Views: | 6,607 total · 30/month |
| Shared By: | John Hegyes on May 2, 2006 |
| Admins: | Luke EF, Larry DeAngelo, Aaron Mc, 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.
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).
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
Scramble up mossy ledges for about 150 feet to the base of the climb.
Pitch 1: Climb up the right leaning crack then straight up to a ledge with a tree. (80 feet, 5.7)
Pitch 2: Shoot up the hand crack in the left facing corner. Pass the rappel anchor, head left on a ledge to the base of the flake. Sling the flake (extra long runner) for an anchor. (160 feet, 5.8+)
Pitch 3: The main event. Climb the flake (offwidth or lieback) past a bolt and continue up behind the flake into a narrow(!) chimney. Scoot up a corner to a ledge. (160 feet, 5.9)
Pitch 4: Easy fourth class leads to the summit of the feature.
Rappel the route with two ropes.
Pitch 1: Climb up the right leaning crack then straight up to a ledge with a tree. (80 feet, 5.7)
Pitch 2: Shoot up the hand crack in the left facing corner. Pass the rappel anchor, head left on a ledge to the base of the flake. Sling the flake (extra long runner) for an anchor. (160 feet, 5.8+)
Pitch 3: The main event. Climb the flake (offwidth or lieback) past a bolt and continue up behind the flake into a narrow(!) chimney. Scoot up a corner to a ledge. (160 feet, 5.9)
Pitch 4: Easy fourth class leads to the summit of the feature.
Rappel the route with two ropes.
Location
Burlesque is located in the drainage that separates Necromancer from Frigid Air Buttress in Icebox Canyon. It is also the descent route for Frigid Air. The route is about 100 yards further upstream, to the left of Frigid Air. It is also about 50 yards downstream from the waterfall at the back of the drainage. The landmark feature is the giant flake that looks like a bomb bay roof on the third pitch.
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