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One Hand Clapping

Name: One Hand Clapping
Rating: 3.0

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

Routes in Black Wall (aka Happy Acres)

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	All that, Jazz T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Cram It T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Geriatric Therapy T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Greek Tragedy T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13
	Happy Acres T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
	Life Chuckle, The T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Mom & Apple Pie S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Mothers of Invention (AKA Guys from Josh) S 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	One Hand Clapping TR 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c X
	Soulshine S 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
	Spontaneous Enjoyment T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Tres Hombres S 5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c

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Type:	TR, 180 ft (55 m)
GPS:	36.15232, -115.43057
FA:	Nick Nordblom 1995
Page Views:	337 total · 12/month
Shared By:	Paul Stoliker on Oct 27, 2023
Admins:	Luke EF, Larry DeAngelo, Justin Johnsen Page Updates (admin only)

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Access Issue: IMPORTANT notes on Wet Rock and Human Waste Details

WET ROCK: The sandstone in Red Rocks is fragile and is very easily damaged when it is wet. 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 bone-dry sand), then do not climb. There are many alternatives (limestone, granite, basalt, and plastic) nearby.

HUMAN WASTE: Human waste is a major issue plaguing the area. The Southern Nevada Climbers Coalition (SNCC) works to provide "wag bags" free of charge in several locations: Black Velvet Canyon, The Hamlet, Kraft Mountain Area, 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 daily kit no matter where you go. Once used, please dispose of them properly. Do not throw them in the toilets at the parking areas.

See https://www.southernnevadaclimbers.org/wag-bags for more information on the program.

Description

This is a delightful face climb, mostly on delicate varnished edges, with a tough move at a small crack near the bottom where the wall is steepest, and another one close to the top on rounded holds where there is little varnish. On October 21, 2023 we top roped OHC, from the top, then descended the Happy Acres descent route. You could also descend by rappelling the route.

Location

There is currently no lead protection (except for one ancient, rusty rivet that can not be trusted). However there are three 2-bolt anchors: at the bottom, about 1/2 way up, and at the top. You can reach the top anchor by scrambling up the Happy Acres descent or, better, by climbing Greek Tragedy (per the Handren guidebook) (sometimes called All That Jazz) then scrambling straight right, along a good ledge and past a bush.

Protection

If about 10 or 15 lead bolts were added to this climb it would probably become a classic. There is no realistic way to lead the route on gear. Top roping is the only safe alternative at the moment.