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Divine Comedy
5.10a,
Sport, 65 ft (20 m),
Avg: 3.3 from 284
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FA: Michael Kimm, Fall 2014
Nevada
> Southern Nevada
> Red Rocks
> (03) First Pull…
> Dante's Wall
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
One of the best sport climbs of its grade in Red Rock. Climb the slightly slabby first half on wonderfully solid varnish crimps to a nice rest, then climb the dead vertical second half around a discontinuous crack to the anchors.
[Hide Photo] Approach to Dante's Wall. Follow the trail to Civilization Crag, then go to Byzantium route in the Civilization wall, go all the way up through the rock pile, then follow the picture. (don't cry, I…
[Hide Photo] Randy off the couch and on the lower section of Divine Comedy.
[Hide Photo] Jon working the moves on Divine Comedy.
[Hide Comment] Nice route; lots of fun, and the grade is reasonably well sustained throughout the climb. Rock is sufficiently featured and of good quality, though because it's a new route/wall, there's a bit of spice in choosing hand and footholds. Nothing broke off when I climbed it, but my partner, Nick, managed to "clean" it a bit. Recommend it. And thanks, Mike Kim, for putting up this wall. It's a great contribution to Red Rock moderate climbing.
Jan 5, 2015
[Hide Comment] One of the crux holds broke off this climb recently. Still goes at 10b or c, just more awkward, less flowy, and less consistent difficulty throughout. Bummer. Don't climb wet rock!
Mar 20, 2021
[Hide Comment] Looking at the route, it seems like a number of holds around the 3rd bolt have broken. I found Celestial Spheres to be much more consistent & enjoyable in its current state. Bummer =(
Dec 22, 2021
[Hide Comment] Fun line though I didn't read the last two comments until after leading it. Crux is definitely between 2nd and 3rd bolt where it does seem like a hold or two came off, and felt .10b/c to me (both my wife and I thought it was harder than celestial spheres). Still a good route worth doing, but a little more insecure of a lead now.
Apr 30, 2022
[Hide Comment] Someone definitely broke off a few holds in the middle section. Fortunately, they were mostly just options. I'd say it's mayyyyybe slightly harder now - 10a/b. I still found it easier than the 10b to the right.
Feb 16, 2024
Avg: 3.3 from 284
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Access Issue: Red Rock RAIN AND WET ROCK: The sandstone is fragile and is very easily damaged when wet.
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For those who don't want to deal with the loop I made it from Red Springs in 20 minutes and it was an easy scramble that flowed nicely. Dec 31, 2014
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