Women’s Weekend Climbing Camps in Red Rock

Things to know

• What’s included?

  What you get in this adventure:

  • • Two AMGA-certified women Rock Guides from The Mountain Guides
    • Two full days of rock climbing in Red Rock Canyon (either Intro to Outdoor Climbing or Level Up Your Climbing
    • All technical climbing gear

  What’s not included:

  • • Transportation
    • Accommodation
    • Meals and snacks
    • Guide gratuities — optional
    • Travel and medical insurance
• How fit do I need to be?

  You need to have a good level of fitness to participate in these two-day camps. For the basic Intro to Outdoor Climbing camp, participants should expect approaches of 15-30 minute hike over easy to moderate hiking terrain. For the more advanced climbers attending Intro to Trad Climbing, this camp is physical and requires fitness and stamina to access the climbs and climb them. The approach to most climbs is approximately an hour on uneven terrain.

• What if I’ve never climbed before?

  These two-day camps are for beginner to intermediate climbers looking to develop existing skills and build community with other like-minded women. Participants will be split into groups depending on experience level.

  Red Rock Canyon has plenty of options for beginner climbers. Whether you’ve never climbed before or are transitioning from the gym to outdoor climbing, your guide will customize the day to suit your skill level and objectives. With a guide by your side, you’ll learn something new, stay safe on the rocks, and most importantly, have fun!

  For intermediate climbers, Red Rock Canyon has loads of routes to spend the day on. Your guide will discuss your objectives as a group, and in two days, you’ll progress your climbing skills with female AMGA-certified guides. Let your guides plan the weekend so you can focus on developing your skills and bond with other female participants while climbing the classic routes or best hidden gems the area has to offer.

• What do I need to bring?

  Your guides can provide any personal climbing gear (helmet, harness, climbing shoes, belay devices, PAS, etc.) at no additional cost, though if you have your own, you are encouraged to bring it (especially climbing shoes). All ropes & protection (cams, quickdraws, slings, etc.) is provided by your guides.

  Upper layers

  • • Synthetic t-shirt
    • Sun hoody
    • Fleece or lightweight down sweater
    • Lightweight wind shell
    • One extra higher weight upper layer or another jacket if November- mid March

  Bottom layers

  • • Synthetic climbing pants
    • Long johns — optional December & January

  Footwear

  • • Sticky rubber approach shoes (highly recommended as most approaches involve a lot of slick rock), running shoes or hiking shoes
    • Technical rock climbing shoes (available for rent)
    • Socks: 1 pair

  Other personal items

  • • Backpack (15-30 liter)
    • Sun hat – baseball or full brimmed
    • Water – water bottles or hydration bladder
      • (May-Sept) minimum 3 liters
      • (Nov-April) minimum 2 liters
    • Food — energy bars, fruit, sandwiches, trail mix
    • Sunglasses
    • Sunscreen and lip balm
    • Bandana
    • Headlamp (for long routes)

  Considerations

  • • Warm Weather – (May-Sept) The sun is intense and hydration is vital!. Hydrate the night before your climb. Consider freezing your water bottles or putting ice in them. Light colored and loose fitting clothes will help keep you cool.
    • Cold Weather – (Nov-April) Bring gloves and a warm hat that will fit under your helmet. Bring extra layers like long underwear and a heavier winter jacket to keep warm when the sun ducks behind clouds of dips below the canyon walls.
• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and prices:

  • These two-day women’s climbing camps run with a group size of 6-8 people with two guides. The usual guest-to-guide ratio is 4:1. 
  • Cost is per person and it doesn’t decrease as the group grows.

  Open to climbers of all skill levels, participants will be divided into two groups of similar experience and skill level to ensure that everyone gets the most out of their experience.

  Min. age requirements:

  • If you are older than 21, you’re good to go.
• Getting there and meeting location

  To get to Red Rock Canyon, most people fly into McCarran International Airport (LAS). The Las Vegas Strip is a 20-minute car ride away from the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

  On the day of your climb, you will meet with your guide at the West end of Las Vegas, 11720 West Charleston blvd, and make your way as a group to the Red Rock Canyon.

• Safety measures in Nevada

  We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both emergency medical and travel insurance.

  With medical insurance, if you have an accident or medical emergency on or off the mountain, you’ll avoid paying out of pocket for costly expenses. This covers everything from hospital treatments to emergency air transportation and more. Travel insurance covers canceled flights, natural disasters and other scenarios that may interrupt your travel plans.

  We also expect you to respect local regulations and take measures to protect yourselves, your guides, and the communities you’re traveling to. If you need assistance selecting the right insurance for your group, let us know and we will be happy to help!

• Deposits and cancellation policy
  For regular dates, a 30% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies, and deposits are no longer refundable. The remaining 70% of the amount is paid the latest 3 months (90 days) prior the departure.
  In the event that the minimum number of people to confirm the adventure is not reached, your guide can cancel the departure at most 2 months before the start of the trip. Please note the adventures are expected to reach the minimum number of people soon, and the likelihood of trip not happening is very low.
  In case you need to cancel the adventure, the following cancellation costs would be incurred:

  • The deposit is non-refundable once the trip has been confirmed
  • 70% of the adventure price is refundable if canceled 59 days or more before departure, once the trip has been confirmed
  • 50% of the adventure price is refundable if canceled 30-59 days before departure
  • 25% of the adventure price is refundable if canceled 16-29 days before departure
  • 0% of the price of the trip if it is canceled 15 days before departure.

  All policies regarding cancellation will be clearly laid out by your guide after booking your adventure.

  Early Bird booking

  Want to be the first one to know when we publish new dates or secure your spot well in advance? Select a future month that suits you best and lock in your Early Bird spot in time with just a 10% deposit.

  As soon as our guides publish new tour dates, you’ll be the first one to know. We’ll hold your spot for 2 weeks until you choose the date that suits you best.

  More about how Early Bird bookings work below:

  • • Only a 10% non-refundable deposit must be paid upon booking, but this deposit can be transferred to any other 57hours adventure in case the dates don’t end up working for you.
    • Once our guides publish new tour dates, we’ll reach out to you so you’ll be the first one to choose from newly released dates.
    • When you pick your date, you’ll confirm your booking by paying another 20% of the total trip amount (amounting to the standard 30% deposit).
    • Once the trip has been confirmed, the regular cancellation policy (found above) applies.
    • The remaining balance is due 90 days before the trip.