SocialDistancing PracticedFully Vaccinated Competent Boomer Climbers IntermediateTechnical RockClimbing5.7-5.10 SportLeads 20 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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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. Color of the day is orange. Not recommended for slow or timid scramblers. If you...

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Nevada Climbing Center offers weekly (mon-sat) yoga classes in our in house yoga space- ROCK YOGA COLLECTIVE. NCC members get issued a code to attend classes for free. There are yoga only drop ins available.For class descriptions and to book please visit http://www.oroyogasphere.com/classes *must book ahead of time space is limited For more info, other...

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As usual, if you don't answer the question, or message me privately if I don't know you, you will not go. To sign up for the waitlist, you must read the entire hike description and answers the question asked when signing up. If you have a recent no show, then you'll have to wait until...

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• Shared event with Trail-Seekers Meetup group • Desert hiking - Bill and Ted certified "most excellent" pandemic rehab Relatively easy 5.5 mile "no scrambling 12000+ step" hike (Level 2), elevation gain 650 feet. From our parking area, we hike up and along an old mining road around the mountain bend. From this dirt road,...

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• Shared event with other Meetup hiking groups • Desert hiking - Bill and Ted certified "most excellent" pandemic rehab Relatively easy 5.5 mile "no scrambling 12000+ step" hike (Level 2), elevation gain 650 feet. From our parking area, we hike up and along an old mining road around the mountain bend. From this dirt...

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• Shared event with other Meetup hiking groups • Desert hiking - Bill and Ted certified "most excellent" pandemic rehab Relatively easy 5.5 mile "no scrambling 12000+ step" hike (Level 2), elevation gain 650 feet. From our parking area, we hike up and along an old mining road around the mountain bend. From this dirt...

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• Shared event with Trail-Seekers Meetup group • Desert hiking - Bill and Ted certified "most excellent" pandemic rehab Relatively easy 5.5 mile "no scrambling 12000+ step" hike (Level 2), elevation gain 650 feet. From our parking area, we hike up and along an old mining road around the mountain bend. From this dirt road,...

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Summer Short Version: This particular scramble will be a 2.4 mile shortened version. Total elevation climb is about the same, but we'll return directly from peak via west bowl to trail. The color of the day is: Fluorescent Green. This will be a moderate paced hike up around and past the west side of Kraft...

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Social Distancing/Full Vaccination Hiker gear2- miles300’level 32 hour heat dependentslow & steady PLEASE READ:Lyn Blackshaw & Diane Wilson are observing pandemic safety on all hikes. Basic QUIET to stay alert & present in nature & with each other. VERY SMALL NUMBER of participants. Please be aware the your Meetup organizers are not tour guides and...

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NCC hosts Local Ladies Night every Wednesday! Come hang out with other Las Vegas women climbers and meet your next climbing partner for the gym or outdoors. Perfect for beginners OR experienced climbers–climb your own climb while here and have a great time! Between 5 - 10pm, get a day pass for only $7 and...

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***This is not a beginner scramble. *** You must indicate that you read the entire hike description by answering the question asked when signing up for the hike. Sign up is through the wait list. Helmets are always welcome. Be sure to use one that doesn't block your sight. Always care "in case of emergency"...

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This will be a relatively slow, fun scramble on a moderately challenging route. The route depends on the group and the weather but expect some good challenges. NO BEGINNERS. I will only allow people on this hike who I have scrambled with and know their skills or can convince me they are comfortable with class...

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Preventative First Aid training courses and online emergency Red Cross apps are available to download to your phone, including a pet care app. Just a gentle reminder - this is an awareness building, self-serve event. Be smart. Be prepared. It can save someone you are out on the trail with, or it can help you...

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Distance: 2.6 miles roundtrip; Average time: 1.5 hours; Difficulty: Moderate This late afternoon walk is along an in-and-out trail across the open desert that highlights portions of Calico Basin. The 300 ft. gain and decline in elevation up and over a couple of hills allows for great views looking back towards Calico Basin and out...

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Distance: 3.9 miles roundtrip; Average time: 2 hours; Difficulty: Moderate This late afternoon walk is along an in-and-out trail across the open desert that highlights portions of Calico Basin. The 300 ft. gain and decline in elevation up and over a couple of hills allows for great views looking back towards Calico Basin and out...

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•Monday/ThursdayKeeping it cool 7 p.m. walks! Join us! Great walks filled with intellectual topics and casual friendly conversations make every event seem just a little too short. • Two routes to choose.Going left, it’s a 3 mile round trip with a stop and short rest at Arroyo Sports park with picnic tables, restrooms and drinking...

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Social Distancing/Full Vaccination Hiker gear2+ miles500’level 32 hour heat dependentslow & steady PLEASE READ:Lyn Blackshaw & Diane Wilson are observing pandemic safety on all hikes. Basic QUIET to stay alert & present in nature & with each other. VERY SMALL NUMBER of participants. Please be aware the your Meetup organizers are not tour guides and...

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Social Distancing/Full Vaccinationexplore magic & beauty of desert canyon Slow & Steady Hiker gear2+ miles up Oak Creek500’2+ hours/heat dependent PLEASE READ:Lyn Blackshaw & Diane Wilson are observing pandemic safety on all hikes. Basic QUIET to stay alert & present in nature & with each other. VERY SMALL NUMBER of participants. Please be aware the...

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This event is now open to everybody. You will be required to provide a written waiver. The link to the written waiver is here:http://richardwaltjen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/written-waiver.pdfYou will not be moved to the "going" list without providing a signed waiver.If you have already provided one, you do not need to provide another one. The people on the Camp...

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Total Distance: 20 miles round tripTotal Elevation Gain: 5800'Altitude: 7600' - 11,918'Terrain Description: Mostly trail, except for final ascent of Mummy, which is class 2-3, depending which route we takeApproximate Hiking Time: 11-13 hours This trip is the final training hike for those going on the Adams/Baker trip. This is an excellent final test before...

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• Shared event with Trail-Seekers Meetup group • Desert hiking - Bill and Ted certified "most excellent" pandemic rehab Relatively easy 4.3 mile "no scrambling 10000 steps" hike (Level 2), elevation gain 650 feet. From our parking area, we hike up and along an old mining road around the mountain bend. From this dirt road,...

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Jane's BEGINNERS Rock-Scrambling skill acquisition - demonstration and practice SKILL ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENT. It's for beginners, but it's not easy, you are learning to climb rocks without a rope to catch you if you slip. Group size 8. Please be open to learning, even if you have some experience in rock scrambling. I demonstrate and...

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Social Distancing Practiced/ VaccinatedBoomer CompetentClimbers IntermediateTechnical RockClimbing5.10 crack 15 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 fun!...

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We will take the standard route to Mummy's Forehead. There are two ropes and lots of scrambling in the gully before the ropes. All hikers are invited to Rope Monkey's 4th of July Party at 7 pm that night.If you want to attend, contact me for the address. STATS:Hike: Mummy’s ForeheadTrailhead: Pulloff along state route...

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Please, READ EVERY WORD OF THIS DESCRIPTION, Answer the question at the end. Approach shoes are necessary for this one. JANE'S SLOTS N GULLIES for ADVANCED/BEGINNER/ INTERMEDIATE level scramblers. This is a strenuous, short route, climbing up and down and thru horizontal, vertical and angled gullies and a few slots. Upper body strength is necessary....

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Our overall intent is to be finished with the hike on time so we can get back in the Vegas area in time for the days activities for the 4th fireworks. This is my partial reset of the Mt. Charleston area hikes planned in my personal effort to culminate later in the season by completing...

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This will be a moderately paced scramble in Calico. Route to be determined, but expect mostly Class 3 with some challenging Class 4 obstacles scattered throughout. We'll move at a steady pace with short breaks and will try to stay in the shade as much as possible. I'm aiming for about 2 hours give or...

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Social Distancing Practiced/ VaccinatedBoomer CompetentClimbers IntermediateTechnical RockClimbingExistential Wall if weather approves5.8-5.10 (Diane will set TR) 15 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 &...

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The hikes get progressively harder in mileage, elevation gain or difficulty its great to train up for long distance high altitude hikes. This hike goes up the South Loop Trail and is all class 1 but the up and back is 10 miles long with 3,500' elevation gain and a lot of switchbacks. HIKE QUICK...

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