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.

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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.

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