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Calico Ridge Traverse

Name: Calico Ridge Traverse
Rating: 2.8

5.7 YDS 5a French 15 Ewbanks V+ UIAA 13 ZA MVS 4b British R

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	Calico Ridge Traverse T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b R
	South Calico Ridge T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
	South Calico Traverse T 4th 1 2 I 2 M 1b
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Type:	Trad, 3700 ft (1121 m), 6 pitches, Grade III
FA:	Jason Hardrath
Page Views:	290 total · 15/month
Shared By:	Amy G on May 31, 2023
Admins:	Luke EF, Larry DeAngelo, Justin Johnsen Page Updates (admin only)

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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).

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Did your partner call in sick and you need to climb? This is a fantastic ridge run for cardio junkies put up by Jason here: https://fastestknowntime.com/route/calico-ridge-traverse-nv

This was a super fun ridge run for the "scrambling aficionado". A little bit of spice in short bouts and speaking of shorts, if you wear them, you will get trail tattoos from scrub oak and spiky desert vegetation. Knee pads were really helpful for the chimneys. I brought climbing shoes and chalk but never used them. Trail runners all the way. The most challenging was the final Point 4,708 with a fun finish up a chimney then a scramble on the slippery-er white sandstone with a couple chicken heads that looked like they could pop off.

Go south to north and CCW. There are summit registers on Red Book and Red Cap Peak.