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Strawberry Hill Buttress Rock Climbing

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Routes in Strawberry Hill Buttress

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	Banjo Boys T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Berry Nice T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Country Quencher T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Fine Whine T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Guitar Man T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Margaritaville T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Rolling Thunder T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Squeeze Of Lime T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Strawberry Fields Forever T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Strawberry Hill T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Under Raps T 5.10 6b 20 VII- 19 E2 5b
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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).

Description

This buttress is full of great moderates! The rock quality is great and it's easily approached. The buttress is naturally divided into two main sections. The slabby eastern section is immediately to the right of the Echove area and Hot Flash. The western part is the area of the primary rappel descent as well as routes such as Under Raps and Country Quencher. This is reached by skirting west near the base of the main wall and climbing some exposed third class to ledges beneath the rap route.

The main descent for routes reaching the top of the buttress is to walk west for about 50 yards to a large dead tree. Scramble down class 3 to a rap station on the (skier's) left. The first rappel is about 34 meters. Two more rappels, each less than 25 meters, lead to the ground at the western end of the buttress. Scrambling leads down the slabs to the approach trail. You can skip some of the scrambling by doing another short rappel in a hidden niche below the start of Fine Whine.

Getting There

Strawberry Hill is located up canyon from the First Creek Slabs. Follow a trail up canyon. Look up and left for a pink topped buttress. All routes are accessed from here. The approach takes about 45 minutes.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Strawberry Hill Buttress

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.

5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b 15 ● Berry Nice Trad 5 pitches
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c 9 ● Strawberry Fields Forever Trad 5 pitches
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 6 ● Fine Whine Trad 4 pitches
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a 4 ● Rolling Thunder Trad 4 pitches