Ascent Notes for: The Fox (*) - 5.10d Average Rating : 4.89/5

With Peter S. I led it after we were climbing on Clod Tower which was asking for it. Very punchy for the end of the day climb. I was fine once I hit the C4#4 section, the short jig in the wall. Arm bars, knee and foot jams gave me all the rests I needed through the wide stuff. I took 2 4's, a 5 and a 6 but think most folks would prefer to have double 5's and 6's. I had no worries running out the final section off width, but could have used more than 2 3's lower down I think...might have been more 2's, I forget. Small hands early on was the crux for me. Had on OW shoes, would rather have Miuras next time so I can get a better toe in the small crack and let my ankles suffer above. Beautiful climb.

One of the best single pitches I've done in Red Rocks. Challenges you on all sizes. I felt better without the six. prefer more #4's.

Oh its called the fox not the hang dog hahaha great climb very long... on sight attempt but man I need to work on my crack climbing skills in cracks bigger than my forearms but smaller than my body : ) (a few hangs but I made it up)
**Bring a number 6 you'll feel a lot more secure!

Bring all sizes minus the micros. Wish I had a couple more #5's. Finally got back.

Thanks rendevous guides for letting me jump in an get a TR in. One of my favs.

Do it.

One of the most enjoyable pitches of climbing I've done. Not too technical, just totally classic liebacking. It's easy for the grade, but if you try to over-protect it the pump will catch up with you.

push for that rest

this is one of the best crack climbs in vegas. a must do! definitely bring bigger gear for the top. i used a #6, and a #5 BD for the top.

actually just a pinkpoint, but still the best single pitch I've done at redrocks. too bad there aren't more of this quality.