SocialDistancing Practiced/Hikemasksfor approach & belayCompetent SeniorClimbers IntermediateTechnical RockClimbing5.7-5.10 Leads 30 minute approach Open to a few friends & friends-to-be. You always need standard rock climb gear: shoes, harness, helmet, safety tether, locker, locking belay device. Also anchor gear, quick draws, 60m dynamic rope. Routes may change with Weather & Whim. Safety First! & then it's...

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Corn Creek Nature TrailDesert NWR, NV OHH Beginner: Narrow or uneven trail, some elevation change, 1 or 2 minor obstacles, walking stick or hiking poles recommended. A 2 mile lightly trafficked nature trail. Located North West of Las Vegas, at the Desert NWR Visitor Center. This is actually a series of smaller, connecting paths that...

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IMPORTANT: If the gates to the Visitor Gateway are still locked, park up the hill by the vault toilet off the first exit from the traffic circle. ***Dogs ARE allowed; on a leash.*** This is about a 2-mile hike - 3 miles if gate is still locked and we start up on hill. There is...

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This route is going up and down THE QUICK DESCENT! This is not easy. There are ropes and exposed climbing. You must be comfortable with Class 4 and 5....with or without ropes. Trailhead: Pine CreekDistance: 5ish milesElevation gain: 1440Elevation at Peak: 5440Time: 4-5 hoursDifficulty: 4-5Danger level: 4-5Class: 4-5 You will be asked questions when you...

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Social Distancing Practiced/ hikemasksCompetent SeniorClimbers IntermediateTechnical RockClimbing5.10 trad lead 30 minute approach Open to a few friends & friends-to-be. You always need standard rock climb gear: shoes, harness, helmet, safety tether, locker, locking belay device. Also anchor gear, quick draws, 60m dynamic rope. Routes may change with Weather & Whim. Safety First! & then it's...

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Sorry, NO BEGINNER SCRAMBLERS. This hike is considered a Tier 4 hike with Class 3 with some class 4 scrambling as it requires the use of hand and footholds to climb the rocks. Expect some exposure. There are obstacles that require advanced scrambling skills and you must be able to lift and lower your body...

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Trail Canyon in the Spring Mountains makes a great fitness hike. The trail climbs for 2 miles and gains 1,500 feet until it intersects the North loop Trail. Since the trail is easy to follow and this is a fitness-minded event, everyone is free to move at their own pace. Use your fellow hikers as...

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Pace: moderate/fastExposure: lots of it, 4th/5th classMileage: 4-5 milesElevation gain: 1900’ elevation gain We will meet at Dunkin’ Donuts on Charleston at 6:30am This hike has 3-4 rope sections and you must be comfortable with exposure. This is the best route to Mescalito and I promise you will not be disappointed. Everyone will start on...

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This is a Great First Card Hike and Fitness Hike!! If you are new to rock scrambling I will share some safety tips with you. We will be in the shade for most of the hike. This route is up and back. We will ascend the West route (the easiest route) to the summit. Shoes...

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Bring a road or mountain bike in good condition with air in your tires, water, sunblock and bicycle helmet (mandatory). We will exit the parking area and ride on Hwy 159 back to park entrance. One pass and ID will get 4 cyclists into park and we have 2 so we should have plenty. The...

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Join us for an interesting scramble variation around the Seal Head Rock. This is a relatively short hike with slow to moderate pace with breaks as needed, but you must be able to hike at the speed of the group. Not recommended for slow or timid scramblers. If you are not comfortable with the first...

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You should be comfortable with adjusting friction while on rappel and proficient in self-rescue techniques. I will be adding from the wait list.If you have 4wd and willing to drive let me know. We will be meeting at 7:45AM at Railroad Pass Casino For those living on the west side of town, we will meet...

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• 7PM Monday/Thursday evening walk• Dog friendly. We walk on the mostly-lighted recreational path from the Silver Springs Recreation Center east to Legacy Park and back. This is a nice walk with a great group.• Evening Stroll in a nice place. Pittman Wash has a mostly-lighted paved footpath with benches for resting; plant information markers...

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We will meet at Sandstone Quarry directly not Red Rock Casino. This is a short scramble and one of my favorite! We will be in the shade to start so dress warm and will have great views at the peak. Priority to hikers who need the card. Please answer the questions as you sign up....

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Social Distancing/HikeMask Wearing ScrambleExploreSlow & Steady Hiker gear, gloves, helmet good.1 mile600’3-3+2 hours PLEASE READ:Lyn Blackshaw & Diane Wilson are observing coronavirus safety on all hikes.6 feet apart from each otherNot talking directly into another’s face.No passing of packs or sharing other gear.Our usual basic quietness to stay alert & present in nature & with...

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If you summit one or both peaks you will be credited with the summit of your choice. You can choose which card suits you, but not both. Time - 4-6 hrs Distance - about 5 miles Class - 1-3 Difficulty - 3 Pace - 2 We will need 4WD vehicles. Size of group will be...

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>>>Please Read the Description and Answer the Question When Signing up to Waitlist<<< This is a classic Red Rock summit hike and has become a favorite for many. The summit seems impossible to reach as we follow a fun and challenging route that steeply climbs the cliff face where along the way it offers very...

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This is a fun, short, and easy scrambling hike to White Rock Springs Peak. Great hike for new hikers. We don't do too many hikes that are open to all paces of hikers, but this one is wide open for newcomers and slower hikers. Bring snacks, 2lt of water, electrolytes, hat and sunscreenSTATS: Hike: White...

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This is our Annual Halloween hike. Your choice to wear a costume or any happy colors. This is a second level for scrambling. You must already have had scramble before. This hike offers the use of your entire body, meaning that you will pull yourself up to reach the next boulder. This hike has heights...

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This will be very tough ,semi-exploratory hike using waypoints and Branch's descriptions from 2 different routes and there may be a couple of options depending on time and how we feel. The current plan is to go up the "without the ledges" route to Rainbow Peak, then take the ledges up and over to the...

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SocialDistancing Practiced/Hikemasksfor approach & belayCompetent SeniorClimbers IntermediateTechnical RockClimbing5.7-5.10 Leads 30 minute approach Open to a few friends & friends-to-be. You always need standard rock climb gear: shoes, harness, helmet, safety tether, locker, locking belay device. Also anchor gear, quick draws, 60m dynamic rope. Routes may change with Weather & Whim. Safety First! & then it's...

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We will meet directly at trailhead, North Loop parking lot. Wear anything red, white and blue but keep politics at home. If you have not hiked in altitude, please be prepared. Eat a full breakfast and hydrate the day before. We will ascend Wild Horse Canyon which is like being on a stairmaster at level...

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First time leading this hike so I am only going to take 4 people with. Trailhead: Oak Creek Canyon — markedDistance: 5.5 miles — out and backElevation gain: 2,200 feetElevation peak: 6,109 feetTime: 4 to 5 hoursDifficulty: 3Danger level: 3Class: Moderate PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE WRITE-UP AND DO NOT SIGN ON IF YOU ARE UNWILLING/UNABLE...

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This hike is a combination of Guardian Angel and Britt's Loop hikes. The route has 2 climbs and passes through some narrow passages. It is almost entirely scrambling with a small amount of trail hiking. We'll pass through lots of different colors of rocks. There will be a few different places that we can stop...

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Great for intermediate scramblers to build confidence with several fun obstacles. If you have problems at the first obstacle you will be asked to turn back. No beginners on this route please. This is a relatively short moderate pace hike from Red Springs park up to Red Springs peak from the south end of the...

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Details-Please Read Full Description before signing up. OHH Beginner: Paved or smooth road/trail; little elevation change. Join us for this approx. 2.5 mile ( 2x around trip) walk. For this walk we will be moving at a moderate to brisk pace. We will start at Wayne Bunker Parking lot closest to the corner of Tenaya...

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Our route up Lone Mountain will ascend the eastern ridge climbing 750 feet in about a 1/4 mile. Although a short distance it's an intense, steep climb with a little scrambling along the way. The rock is sharp! From the peak we'll take a moment, then descend the northern ridge to the perimeter trail. From...

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This is a Great First Card Hike and Fitness Hike!! If you are new to rock scrambling I will share some safety tips with you. We will be in the shade for most of the hike. This route is up and back. We will ascend the West route (the easiest route) to the summit. Shoes...

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***This is not a beginner scramble. *** Sign up is via the waitlist. You must have documented scrambling experience to be added to the going list. If your VegasHiker profile is incomplete, send me a private note detailing your scrambling experience. To send me a note, click on my profile picture and click "send a...

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Please don't cancel at the last minute. It's not fair to those on the waitlist. If it's the day before and you think there is a 51% chance or better you can't make it, take yourself off the going list. Also, the time 5:45 PM is when we LEAVE Vons not the deadline for arriving....

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This is a short, fun scramble which includes a couple of challenging slots. We begin with a climb to the south end of Red Spring, up to Graffii Rock, across interesting boulders, then across and down the Amberat Slot and up Happy Valley. Our return will depend on the wishes of the group. NO BEGINNER...

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Preventative First Aid training courses, and online emergency Red Cross apps to download to your phone, including pet care app. Be smart. Be prepared. It can save someone you are out on the trail with, or it can help you help yourself in event of an emergency: -what should you carry in your trail pack?-how...

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• 7PM Monday/Thursday evening walk• Dog friendly. We walk on the mostly-lighted recreational path from the Silver Springs Recreation Center east to Legacy Park and back. This is a nice walk with a great group.• Evening Stroll in a nice place. Pittman Wash has a mostly-lighted paved footpath with benches for resting; plant information markers...

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MY LAST HIKE ON THE MOUNTAIN FOR THE SEASON. Little Falls branches off the Echo trail. The hike is about 2.2 miles total. IMPORTANT: We will start at the Cathedral Rock Trailhead, NOT at the Echo Loop Trailhead, then follow Echo "backwards" 0.8 miles until we branch off 0.3 miles to Little Falls. Walking sticks...

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Social Distancing/HikeMask Exploring yet another Blue Diamond bike trail& canyon.Slow & Steady Hiker gear2-4 miles600’level 22+ hours PLEASE READ:Lyn Blackshaw & Diane Wilson are observing pandemic safety on all hikes.6 feet apart from each otherNot talking directly into another’s face.No passing of packs or sharing other gear.Our usual basic quietness to stay alert & present...

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This is scramble is in the Calico Hills following most of the Linda Brock Memorial route with several major variations. We will start from the "elbow" going up to the saddle of Guardian Angel pass. From there we climb to the top of the ridge to the west and traverse back along the west side...

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Details-Please read full details before signing up. OHH Beginner: Paved or smooth road/trail; little elevation change. We will be walking at a moderate (Not a marathon but not a crawl) pace. Join us for this approx 3-3.5 (round trip) walk (Exploratory, exact distance to be discovered). The walk will start off at the trailhead near...

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• Shared event with Trail-Seekers Meetup group • Masks are now mandatory in public meetup gathering areas. Masks are optional during actual hike but social distancing is still in effect. Starting early to beat the heat and UV sun exposure. Relatively easy 4.3 mile "no scrambling 10000 steps" hike (Level 2), elevation gain 650 feet....

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• Shared event with Trail-Seekers Meetup group • Masks are now mandatory in public meetup gathering areas. Masks are optional during actual hike but social distancing is still in effect. Starting early to beat the heat and UV sun exposure. Relatively easy 4.3 mile "no scrambling 10000 steps" hike (Level 2), elevation gain 650 feet....

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• Shared event with Trail-Seekers Meetup group • Masks are now mandatory in public meetup gathering areas. Masks are optional during actual hike but social distancing is still in effect. Starting early to beat the heat and UV sun exposure. Relatively easy 4.3 mile "no scrambling 10000 steps" hike (Level 2), elevation gain 650 feet....

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• Shared event with Trail-Seekers Meetup group • Masks are now mandatory in public meetup gathering areas. Masks are optional during actual hike but social distancing is still in effect. Starting early to beat the heat and UV sun exposure. Relatively easy 4.3 mile "no scrambling 10000 steps" hike (Level 2), elevation gain 650 feet....

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North Peak is just a tad lower than Mt Wilson making it the 2nd highest peak in Red Rock. Lost Creek Canyon has gorgeous scenery and a lot of fun, challenging scrambling. We'll take in some nice views from high atop the massive Buffalo Wall looking down into Icebox Canyon. This hike includes challenging scrambling...

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This is a fun, moderate scramble in the Red Rock Loop. It won't be too tough for the experienced technical scrambler but the beginner scrambler will certainly be challenged. Either way, it's a fun one and a great workout! There's a lot of class 3 scrambling and one exposed traverse with a rope. And lots...

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DIRECTIONS: From the intersection of Charleston and 215 drive west Charleston 3.9 miles and turn right into Calico Basin Rd., drive to the end of the . Please read the entire description. We no longer have annual dues for this group, but I will appreciate for anyone who can contribute any amount of money to...

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REQUIREMENTS FOR SIGNUP - NO EXCEPTIONS • You must have done one of my Tier 5 or higher hikes with me. • YOU MUST SIGN A WRITTEN WAIVER TO ATTEND THIS HIKE. The link to the written waiver is here:http://richardwaltjen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/written-waiver.pdfIf you have already provided one, you do not need to provide another one. Text the...

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Everyone starts on the waitlist. Description: Near the Arizona hot springs is a butte called Fortress Butte, not to be mistaken with Fortification Hill. This is all class one and two until we get to the last couple hundred feet from the top of the butte. There is some exposure and steep loose rock in...

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PANDEMIC adaptations (BRING YOUR MASK.) will be few for this one. See photo, I will be close to each person on a few spots. READ the entire description. NO GUESTS and no one under 18 years old unless you ask and I specifically allow it. SKILL ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT. It's for beginners, but it's not...

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SocialDistancing Practiced/Hikemasksfor approach & belayCompetent SeniorClimbers IntermediateTechnical RockClimbing5.9-5.10+ Leads 30 minute approach Open to a few friends & friends-to-be. You always need standard rock climb gear: shoes, harness, helmet, safety tether, locker, locking belay device. Also anchor gear, quick draws. Need 70m dynamic ropes. Routes may change with Weather & Whim. Safety First! & then...

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McCullough Hills Trailhead is located at 295 Mission Dr. (Mission Drive and Roseholm Way) Henderson. We will hike to Lizard Top hill, the last part is scrambling up a 6 ft wall to the top. It is not hard. Anyone with bad knees can either wait for us to come back down or go back...

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This will be a moderate paced hike up around and past the west side of Kraft Mountain on an indirect scrambling route to the peak and then climbing down the back side of Kraft to Gateway Canyon via another indirect route and return. Exact route will be determined by group experience and whimsy, but this...

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•7PM Monday/Thursday evening walk• Dog friendly. We walk on the mostly-lighted recreational path from the Silver Springs Recreation Center east to Legacy Park and back. This is a nice walk with a great group.• Evening Stroll in a nice place. Pittman Wash has a mostly-lighted paved footpath with benches for resting; plant information markers along...

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• Shared event with the Trail-Seekers Meetup group • Masks are now mandatory in public parking and gathering areas. Masks are optional during actual hike but social distancing is still in effect. Anti-maskers are not welcome on this hike. Do not make ANY right turn (wrong way) from the main Calico Basin Road. Meet (see...

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Details-Please Read Full Description Before Signing Up OHH Beginner: Paved or smooth road/trail; little elevation change. Join us for this 3 mile (round trip) walk. This walk will be at a moderate to brisk pace. This is an in-and-out hike so if you get tired or need to turn back for any reason, it is...

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This is a long, tough hike with lots of scrambling and exposure.All go on the waiting list.This hike will be changed if it has rain recently. STATS:Hike: Oak Peak — routeTrailhead: Oak Creek parking area — markedDistance: 6 miles up - and backElevation gain: 2,321 feetElevation of peak: 6,033 feetTime: 6 to 7 hours –...

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Meet at the Fossil Canyon Trailhead located at the Cowboy Trail Rides. The elevation gain is 700 ft. Time is 5 + hours.At the top is a beautiful view of the Las Vegas valley. We will cross the back side of the hills and come back down Fossil Ridge trail. Bring plenty of water. For...

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This will be the short, 2.5-mile OHH Beginner hike. It is dog (on leash) and child (13 and over) friendly. It is free and close to Las Vegas; is in fairly easy terrain, and designed to introduce people to hiking. HIKING LEVEL OHH Beginner: Narrow or uneven trail, some elevation change, a few minor obstacles,...

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Overview Rating: Moderately strenuousThere will be no scrambling or exposure, unless you are unruly and your driver or fellow passengers throw you out the open car window. I will appoint a chief cat herder and sweeper equipped with a radio.Drive time: .5 hour each wayWeather: 60°Distance: 6-8 milesElevation change: 600 feetHiking time: 4-5 hours (while...

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• 7PM Monday/Thursday evening walk• Dog friendly. We walk on the mostly-lighted recreational path from the Silver Springs Recreation Center east to Legacy Park and back. This is a nice walk with a great group.• Evening Stroll in a nice place. Pittman Wash has a mostly-lighted paved footpath with benches for resting; plant information markers...

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• Shared event with Trail-Seekers and/or PickUp Sports Meetup group • Masks are now mandatory in public parking and gathering areas. Masks are optional during actual hike but social distancing is still in effect. Anti-maskers are not welcome on this hike. Do not make ANY right turn (wrong way) from the main Calico Basin Road....

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• Shared event with Trail-Seekers and/or PickUp Sports Meetup group • Masks are now mandatory in public parking and gathering areas. Masks are optional during actual hike but social distancing is still in effect. Anti-maskers are not welcome on this hike. Do not make ANY right turn (wrong way) from the main Calico Basin Road....

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This hike is by invitation only. You must have done either the "Crossover" or the "Hole in the Wall" to be invited for this hike. As a courtesy to other organizers, I make an effort not to send invitations to those who are on the "going" list of another hike at the same time. Here...

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Please read all the description to this meetup before you rsvp... Hike: Crabby Appleton Peak — route Trailhead: Pine Creek — marked Distance: 6 miles — round trip Elevation gain: 1,900 feet Elevation peak: 5,380 Duration of hike: 5-6 hrs (up and back) Difficulty: 3 With EXPOSURE Class: 3+ (very exposed downclimb) there is a...

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HIKING LEVELS ("Plus" in the title indicates a longer distance) OHH Intermediate: Narrow or uneven trail, elevation change, minor obstacles, walking stick or hiking poles strongly recommended. This hike is a moderate and scenic hike of about 6-6.5 miles total--the challenge is primarily in the length. The hike will begin from the trailhead at Willow...

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This hike will start at Kraft Parking Lot and we will visit three peaks, Calico Tanks Peak, Calico II, and Turtle Head Jr. Some of the obstacles will include The Drain, the Trash Compactor, Slab of Pain, Curvature, and many more. This is a long and often times technical route so only for experienced scramblers....

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SocialDistancing Practiced/Hikemasksfor approach & belayCompetent SeniorClimbers IntermediateTechnical RockClimbing5.9-5.10+ Leads 30 minute approach Open to a few friends & friends-to-be. You always need standard rock climb gear: shoes, harness, helmet, safety tether, locker, locking belay device. Also anchor gear, quick draws. Need 70m dynamic ropes. Routes may change with Weather & Whim. Safety First! & then...

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