DATE: OCTOBER 21ST - NOVEMBER 4TH
LOCATION: RED ROCKS, NV
AUTHOR: DENISE
TRAINING STAGE: FALL
CLIMBING TYPE: TRAD AND SPORT CLIMBING
This was my first time at Red Rock and it exceeded all my expectations. I had the opportunity to focus on rock climbing with a bunch of other awesome climbers and enjoy some authentic Vegas fun.
On Thursday, a majority of the group scrambled to the same crag called Meetup Wall. There were a variety of sport routes and we pretty much had the whole area to ourselves. I enjoyed this time getting a feel for the new rock texture and enjoying the environment around us.
That evening we regrouped at the hotel and planned for our next day. We divided off into smaller groups to focus on different objectives. Some wanted to continue focusing on sport climbing while others spent time doing full day multi-pitch trad routes. I did the multi-pitch trad route called 'Birdland' with three other ladies. We spent hours climbing up 400ft of desert wall and experienced a new level of exposure. It was a day filled with incredible adventures with a few of us ending the night partying at a Vegas nightclub.
On Saturday the group split between people climbing at Red Rock and people needing a rest day in Las Vegas. I opted for the rest day and enjoyed time at the pool, riding the Big Apple Coaster, and walking around the strip.
My last day was on Sunday and many of us spent the day sport climbing at Civilization Crags. It was the warmest day of our trip and I enjoyed time in the shade taking in the gorgeous desert one last time. I only scratched the surface during this trip at Red Rock but I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I can't wait to go back and explore more incredible climbing.