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by redrocksguide
Tue May 25, 2021 9:24 am
Forum: News
Topic: Oak Creek Canyon rockslide
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Views: 23648

Oak Creek Canyon rockslide

May 18, 2021. A huge rockfall let loose from high on Sunspot Ridge (page 162, route#1). It seems likely that all the routes on pages 162/3 will have been affected.
by redrocksguide
Mon Apr 19, 2021 1:45 pm
Forum: New Routes
Topic: Black Velvet Canyon. Mustang Wall
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Views: 22473

Black Velvet Canyon. Mustang Wall

There are several routes in this sector on the far right side of The Monument. About 100 yards uphill and left of the triangular buttress containing Mustang Cracks, Huckleberries etc. is a huge right-facing chimney/corner; the line of The Dragon. Approach: To reach these routes scramble up and left ...
by redrocksguide
Fri Jan 15, 2021 10:26 am
Forum: Errors, Changes and Omissions
Topic: Challenger. Page 231.
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Views: 25628

Challenger. Page 231.

A few adjustments: Rack: Single to 3", doubles to 1.75", Rps. Pitch 3: upgrade from 10b to 10c. Pitch 4: upgrade from 10c to 11a. Climb the right-facing corner, making insecure and somewhat spicy crux moves to a big jug. After standing on the jug, move right around the corner then continue right to ...
by redrocksguide
Sun Jan 03, 2021 4:00 pm
Forum: Errors, Changes and Omissions
Topic: Alternative Facts, page 255.
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Views: 16663

Alternative Facts, page 255.

An updated description. Alternative Facts 100' 5.11c * Xavier Wasiak. 2017. Double rack to 2". Triple 1". Small & medium wires. Optional 3". This route has five bolts, although it was led without any on the first ascent (after practice) . This route climbs the big, smooth-walled corner above the anc...
by redrocksguide
Sat Dec 19, 2020 9:40 am
Forum: New Routes
Topic: The Twinkie. Page 421
Replies: 0
Views: 18030

The Twinkie. Page 421

The three routes described are now fully bolted. There are a further 5 new routes, 1 to the left of Short But Sweet and 4 to the right of Like Mom Used To Make . Going left to right for the whole cliff the routes are; 12b, Short But Sweet (10d), Flake Eyes (upgraded to 11b), Like Mom Used To Make ( ...
by redrocksguide
Sun Oct 25, 2020 12:58 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Reservation system notes
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Views: 16537

Reservation system notes

1) Entry to the scenic drive can be made from 6am to 8am without using the reservation system. 2) There will be a firm cut-off time at 8am, regardless of when you get into line. 3) All the canyons from Pine Creek going south can still be accessed from Route 159 and Route 160. 4) If reservation time ...
by redrocksguide
Sun Oct 25, 2020 12:43 pm
Forum: News
Topic: New Reservation System
Replies: 0
Views: 17946

New Reservation System

As of November 3, 2020 The BLM has instituted a new timed-reservation system for entry into the Red Rocks scenic drive. At the moment, It's a little unclear how the details of this system are going to play out, but as things become more settled I'll post more information. https://www.blm.gov/sites/b...
by redrocksguide
Thu Oct 31, 2019 3:38 pm
Forum: News
Topic: New Late Exit Procedure
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Views: 21413

New Late Exit Procedure

Starting January 1, 2020, late exit climbing and high-country backpacking permit requests at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area will move to Recreation.gov. At that time, permits will not be available by calling the phone line that was used previously (702-515-5050). When the move happens on...
by redrocksguide
Thu Oct 31, 2019 3:31 pm
Forum: Errors, Changes and Omissions
Topic: Intro to the Fringe, page 466.
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Views: 20697

Intro to the Fringe, page 466.

For guidebooks bought before Jan 2021 (the issue has been corrected in the most recent print run), some text from this intro inadvertently got shunted to the previous page. The first lines on the page should read as follows; "This is a large, northeast facing cliff on the south side of the main drai...
by redrocksguide
Thu Mar 01, 2018 9:06 am
Forum: News
Topic: Campsite Fee Increases
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Views: 26347

Campsite Fee Increases

As of March 1, 2018.
$20 for individual campsites,
$10 for walk-in campsites
$60 for group campsites.