The First Pitch

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The First Pitch

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The easy downclimb into the gully where the climb starts

Patrick Clark seconding the 1st pitch

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Sara Valerious

Apr 9, 2009

“The First Pitch”

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I found the beta 4 the SCRAMBLE IN to the base of the route in parts vague. So I tried to clarify with this composite.
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1) around boulder and into 2nd gully
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2) up a small corner
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3) down climb class 4 (Adam G photo)
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*) -above view-
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No Rap needed

This route is easy to find if you know where to look. This photo is taken from the parking area. The easily identified route "Fender Bender" is just out of the frame to the left. Approach by scrambling up the slab and dropping into the small gully beyond it.

Man's Best Friend

Approach to the climb. It is a downclimb there is no rappel needed to get there and it's easy to climb back out.

Top of p2.
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Tina coming up to the top of pitch 2 with the parking lot in full view underneath us. Sea Anemone Anchors can be seen below and to the right a few feet.

View of the rap anchor.

Approaching the bolted belay station halfway up.

Getting into position for the rap down into the gully for the start of the climb. It isn't straightforward !

The rap anchors are not easy to find because they are a foot or so down into the gully. Sc is the approx. location of a 10 ft scramble back up onto the low-angle slab; but in climbing down it there is a well-hidden foothold.

Nice belay ledge

Pano of the area

Looking down from the first belay.

When rappeling, there is some motivation to stop at the midway station. The ledge is bristling with rope-snagging horns and flakes...

View from parking lot. A party on pitch 2.

BJ on the hang belay after pitch 1

Todd Smith rappelling pitch 2

The easy downclimb into the gully where the climb starts

The First Pitch

Patrick Clark seconding the 1st pitch

Watch your rope at the first belay, tons of stuff to get it stuck on.

Ondrej leading P1. You can see the gully from which the route starts

Scramble up here to the top to find the rap rings

James, Ben, Joe, and Andrew (contact me you guys, I have more pics of you all) March 18th 2022

First time on sandstone! I think I'm addicted!

The two pitches can be linked if you are so inclined. The bolts are close enough that you can skip a bunch to conserve gear.

High on Man's Best Friend

Nearing the top of the first pitch

Kelly several bolts up on the first pitch.

Overview of a few unknown climbers about half way through the route.

Zack following Pitch 2 of Man's Best Friend

Climbing Man's Best Friend

My dad got P1 so it's only fair I get to enjoy P2 - Goin' up! March 18th 2022

My dad Alan cruising his first multipitch lead. P1

First climb in Red Rock, can't wait to come back!

This second anchor is quite comfortable for the belay despite lacking a ledge. Rap time! RoooOOOPE!

Lower follower from top is possible with a 60M

Two rings located here

First ever multi-pitch. Waiting at 1st bolt for party above. Can easily belay from this ledge, or the bottom of the gully.

Joining the group at the belay!

YIP

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