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. T he 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!

Red Rock Canyon | Nevada

Women’s Weekend Climbing Camps in Red Rock

4.83

From $400 ()

Duration

2 days

Season

March through June, September through December

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Decades of climbing history combined with dramatic desert scenery make Red Rock one of the best rock climbing locations in the USA. Every year, millions of people make their way to Red Rock to test their climbing prowess on its Aztec Sandstone walls. However, it’s not only the pros that get to partake in the Canyon’s scenic and diverse ascents. Red Rock abounds in long and simple climbing routes, which makes it an excellent training ground for those new to the sport. The Red Rock women’s two-day camps are designed to show you and other like-minded ladies the best the vertical world outdoors has to offer. Whether you’re taking your climbing from the gym to outdoors or just learning to climb, learn under the mentorship of female AMGA Rock Guides, all while making unforgettable memories. Climb the stunning sandstone, learn new techniques and make friendships that will last a lifetime!

Adventure highlights

Breathtaking Paleozoic era landscapes shaped by natural forces
Excellent rock and climb variety to satisfy climbers of all skill levels
Hundred-feet-long single crack systems for intense crack climbing

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Intro to Outdoor Climbing

Learn new skills and make new friends with this introduction to outdoor mountain climbing! During this two-day adventure, you will meet other strong-minded women and join your professional female guides to transition your gym climbing skills outdoors while experiencing the best climbing Nevada has to offer. Enjoy two days of climbing the stunning Aztec Sandstone and make friendships that will last a lifetime!

Spend your first day in Red Rock establishing a baseline. Climb outside on the warm sandstone of the Red Rock, while reviewing and brushing up on your skills from the gym. You’ll learn new protocols for spending time climbing outdoors and the skills to protect yourself on natural stone and in the elements. Learn about the Leave No Trace policy, the basic knots for belaying, and safety guidelines such as ground anchors and closing the system.
Continue to build on the curriculum from Day 1. Refine your new skills while under the guidance of professionals. Use your newly acquired climbing techniques and rappel under the watchful eye of your guide!

Topics covered:
- - LNT in rock climbing
  - Review of figure 8 knots and belaying
  - Basic safety guidelines for outdoor climbing: closing the system, ground anchors, rock fall, etc.
  - Outdoor climbing techniques
  - Rappelling
  - A quick overview of trad gear placements and anchors

Level Up Your Climbing

Are you a climber wanting to take your climbing up a level? Take the weekend to go outside and improve your climbing skills with a female AMGA-certified guide. Join your all-women group and together with your guide, decide on your objectives. Climb a grade harder, learn a new skill, or just climb with a group of ladies at a similar level! Come join us outside with like-minded women climbers to scale the vermilion desert sandstone in sunny Red Rock.

Day One of your weekend in Red Rock is spent establishing a baseline for the group. You will start climbing and getting to know each other to slowly start. setting some goals. You will review technical skills, lead belaying, mock leading, etc. Or just getting comfortable moving our bodies on sandstone rock.
Today we will focus in on the topics the group wants, whether it’s climbing harder grades, diving into movement, or working on a technical skill at a more specific venue. The goal of this day is to give participants a piece to walk away with that empowers them in their climbing practice. Once you’re done with this climbing course, you’ll be ready for new adventures!

Women’s Weekend Climbing Camps in Red Rock

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Meet your guides

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Szu-ting Yi

Szu-ting Yi came to the US to get her PhD in computer science and stayed for the climbing! She and her husband Dave Anderson had lived in the Western US, climbing, and working out of their customized van Magic for 7 years until they settled down in Las Vegas in 2019. Besides working as a climbing guide, Szu-ting is the author of four books and has completed multiple first ascents in Asia and Patagonia.

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Selena Pang

Selena was raised in Japan which is where she started skiing. While she loved the mountains of Japan, she yearned to be in a more inclusive and egalitarian environment and moved to the US in the 80’s. It was in California in the 90's when she was introduced to rock climbing where she fell in love with the wild landscapes, quirky people, rock craft, and adventure. She has seen the sport evolve from a small, tight knit community to the Olympic event it is today. Selena’s path to guiding has been a long and winding road, from route setting and climbing instruction in gyms to Red Rock where she currently spends her spring and fall season.

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Holly Mackin

Holly manages the Women’s Program at all of Mountain Guides’ locations. Holly was exposed to mountain culture in her college days at the University of Colorado, Boulder. She spent many summers playing in Grand Teton National Park where she planted roots as a mountain guide. Her passion for rock climbing takes her to the southwest every spring and fall frequenting areas like Indian Creek and Red Rock Canyon. In the winter, Holly is usually found in the Tetons hunting for untouched powder and teaching snow science.

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The Mountain Guides

The Mountain Guides have been leading mountain adventurers in the Western US since 1968. With some of the most experienced mountain guides in the country, TMG leads hundreds of people every year in the mountain ranges of Wyoming and Montana, the canyons and towers of Utah, on Cody’s South Fork ice falls, the cliffs and crags of Boulder, Colorado, in Red Rock, Nevada, and City of Rocks, Idaho.

4.83(6 reviews)

Susan W.

|April 2022

Amazing rock climbing adventure. Exactly what I was looking for and highly recommend!

Tina Q.

|November 2021

Elyse Sara

I am still daydreaming about it!

I took the Women’s Weekend Rock Climbing Clinic recently and am still daydreaming about it! It was the first time that I took a group climbing class and loved the energy of all the ladies. I especially enjoyed hearing the stories about our guides, as they provided motivational and inspiring words to encourage us all. We experienced a variety of climbs, and the days just flew by! Elyse

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Susan W.

|April 2022

Amazing rock climbing adventure. Exactly what I was looking for and highly recommend!

Tina Q.

|November 2021

Elyse Sara

I am still daydreaming about it!

Ashley Brown

It was a safe space to move at my own speed!

I signed up for the Women’s Trad clinic to boost my confidence. I have a lapsed SPI and wanted to see just how much I remember and how safe my recreational climbing is. The clinic reinforced what I already know from the SPI, and gave me an environment that fostered my courage and confidence. I climb frequently with my husband and his peers who are all guides. In comparison to them, sometimes I feel slow and not as dialed. The Women’s Trad Clinic was a safe space to move at my own speed, test my own skills, and receive feedback in a way that felt appropriate and applicable. Overall an excellent experience, and just what I hoped for. Not to mention the group was kind and there was lots of laughter.

Katie D.

I had an amazing day, Ting Ting was a great guide. I wasn’t sure if I was asking too much ( I wanted to follow on multi-pitch and lead on some easy single pitch sport routes) but she fulfilled all of my requests. She was also very encouraging when I questioned whether or not I could do a harder route on the top rope, she seemed to know my limits better than I did.

Rachael H.

Ting Ting was amazing – she made the experience awesome and we had a really good time. The climbing was perfect for our level of experience and the views were beautiful. Thank you so much, Ting Ting!

Things to know

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
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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!
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.