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Lotta Balls

Name: Lotta Balls
Rating: 3.2

5.8 YDS 5b French 16 Ewbanks VI- UIAA 15 ZA HVS 4c British

Routes in Lotta Balls Wall

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	Beer Run T 5.10c/d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Black Magic T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Borderline T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R
	Bruja's Brew T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Cougar Boy T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Dodgeball T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Eran’s Magic T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	Freaker's Ball T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c R
	Kick in the Balls T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Lost Marbles T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a X
	Lotta Balls T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Lotta Brews T 5.7+ 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Power to Waste T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Trihardral 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Voodoo Doll T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a

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Type:	Trad, 420 ft (127 m), 3 pitches, Grade II
FA:	Herbst, Grandstaff, Kaufman '77
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Shared By:	Peter Gram on Feb 17, 2004 · Updates
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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

Lotta Balls is a very unique route. Although not that long as far as Red Rocks trad routes go, it has very good climbing. Do the 45 minute approach to the Lotta Balls wall from the First Creek Trailhead.

P1) Climb up horizontal crack features on the huge leaning boulder. Once on top of the boulder, climb the left facing corner and up a flake system to a fixed anchor on a small ledge (bolted anchor). (5.6)

P2) Climb up the namesake section of the rock. There is no crack here, only a lotta balls. Two bolts are in place for protection. Pinch and edge on the really cool ball shaped holds for about 25 feet. This section can be a bit spicy. Then follow a corner to a large ledge. (5.8)

P3) Climb up the corner above the ledge, then traverse left and climb a crack to the top. This pitch is a full rope length.

You'll likely need to ascend another brief pitch (40 feet or so) to the top.

Descent: Descend down the gully to the left side. Do 2 rappels from trees, then one rappel off rap rings and scramble the rest. This descent is pretty quick and straight-forward.