Red Rocks with Dawn

I met up with Dawn to climb at red rocks. The first day we climbed "frogland" this was a fun romp not really marred by the fact that the first three parties to Black Velvet Canyon were all going to climb there. It was a little crowded, but not a big deal. We hung out in the shade at the top until the descent was in the shade. The temps were a bit hotter than I expected (there was a cold front the week before). Then we had the main event, "Epinephrine". This classic heads up some 11 pitches and continues on to the summit of Black Velvet Peak. We got an early start - showing up at the base of the route just as it got light. The one other car at the parking lot ahead of us was already on the route. Unfortunately they were a bit slower than we were. Eventually they dropped a shoe (I caught the sock, but the shoe was out of reach) and bailed. The chimneys were pretty physical (5 pitches worth), especially with a mini pack. Then we cruised up fun face and crack climbing to a huge ramp. We got there just in time to scramble up it to the end of the 4th/easy 5th class as it got dark. Then on up to the summit and a rather long but only slightly confusing descent. The nearly full moon and warm temps made that pretty nice really.

Dawn in the chimney (p. 4 for us)

Dawn was pretty tired near the top (as was I)

reading the summit register with the lights of Vegas in the distance

I have a more complete trip report here: Frogland and Epinephrine Climbing With Dawn