We have compiled outdoor events in the Southwest for you as a resource from various online sources –
they are not official Southwest Explorers’ events.
This is going to be a 3 day off-grid weekend trip, overlanding beginners are very welcome, just check in with me upfront on some mandatory equipment. Please plan accordingly, bring water, food and all equipment needed (Tent, Firewood, etc.), we will not have any supply stops, both nights will be on dry camp grounds. Make...
Here's the updated plan: We start at the Afton Canyon Road, do the Mojave River Crossing and head towards the camp side next to the Rasor OHV area. Day 2 we head to the Traveler's Monument, Soda Lake and then through Jackass Canyon over to Rocky Ridge and after that to the Mojave Mailbox. From...
SocialDistancing Practiced Fully Vaccinated/Booster Competent SeniorClimbers this climb is for sport leaders practice Technical RockClimbing Beginning/Intermediate 5.7-5.10 Sport LeadS 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...
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,...
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,...
Amy and I are swapping days this week and this is one of my standard Wednesday routes - happening on Monday :-) This is not a beginner hike. Sign up is through the waitlist. If we haven't hiked together before and your VegasHikers profile does not reflect your scrambling experience: Send me a note with...
Amy and I are swapping days this week and this is one of my standard Wednesday routes - happening on Monday :-) This is not a beginner hike. Sign up is through the waitlist. If we haven't hiked together before and your VegasHikers profile does not reflect your scrambling experience: Send me a note with...
You have to be competent at rappelling and have ALL the necessary personal gear including: Harness,Belay device,Locking carabiners,Helmet,Gloves,Rescue device(Prusik or sling). You may be asked to CARRY rope to the top. We will ascend the middle of Kraft Mountain via CLASS 4 route but NOT to the peak, then take 3 rappels up to ~200'...
You have to be competent at rappelling and have ALL the necessary personal gear including: Harness,Belay device,Locking carabiners,Helmet,Gloves,Rescue device(Prusik or sling). You may be asked to CARRY rope to the top. We will ascend the middle of Kraft Mountain via CLASS 4 route but NOT to the peak, then take 3 rappels up to ~200'...
Please read the entire hike description. New participants will be required to sign a Waiver similar to the Disclaimer below. **(http://online.mobissue.com/ebhy/szjs/) Click attached link; pages 1, 3, 5, 16 and 17 have info about me (aka Pastor Jim) and the Charleston Series** This hike in the Red Springs area of Calico Basin is intended to...
Aerial Silks by our dynamic aerialist Alex! On Tuesdays 8pm- 9:30pm NCC members take for free. $10 drop in for non members. Private lessons available for individual or small group. Contact Alex on Instagram @sharksharkwhale111 or text (702) 738-7664 For more info, other weekly events, or to fill out your liability waiver ahead of time,...
Aerial Silks by our dynamic aerialist Alex! On Tuesdays 8pm- 9:30pm NCC members take for free. $10 drop in for non members. Private lessons available for individual or small group. Contact Alex on Instagram @sharksharkwhale111 or text (702) 738-7664 For more info, other weekly events, or to fill out your liability waiver ahead of time,...
Aerial Silks by our dynamic aerialist Alex! On Tuesdays 8pm- 9:30pm NCC members take for free. $10 drop in for non members. Private lessons available for individual or small group. Contact Alex on Instagram @sharksharkwhale111 or text (702) 738-7664 For more info, other weekly events, or to fill out your liability waiver ahead of time,...
• Shared event with another Meetup hiking group • For most hikers, a "relatively easy" 4.3 mile (level 2) "no scrambling" hike, elevation gain 650 feet. From parking area, we first hike around the mountain bend along an old mining road. From this dirt road, we ascend to follow the mountain ridge trail to Ike's...
• Shared event with another Meetup hiking group • For most hikers, a "relatively easy" 4.3 mile (level 2) "no scrambling" hike, elevation gain 650 feet. From parking area, we first hike around the mountain bend along an old mining road. From this dirt road, we ascend to follow the mountain ridge trail to Ike's...
• Shared event with another Meetup hiking group • For most hikers, a "relatively easy" 4.3 mile (level 2) "no scrambling" hike, elevation gain 650 feet. From parking area, we first hike around the mountain bend along an old mining road. From this dirt road, we ascend to follow the mountain ridge trail to Ike's...
We will meet at trailhead or we can carpool. Location to be determined. This is a 2.8-mile out-and-back trail in Mt Charleston and takes about 2hr to complete. It's a roundtrip route. Elevation gain: 948ft We will be at 8,000 ft above sea level so be prepared for altitude effects on your body. Bring a...
We will meet at trailhead or we can carpool. Location to be determined. This is a 2.8-mile out-and-back trail in Mt Charleston and takes about 2hr to complete. It's a roundtrip route. Elevation gain: 948ft We will be at 8,000 ft above sea level so be prepared for altitude effects on your body. Bring a...
Details You MUST indicate that you read the entire hike description by ANSWERING the question that pops up when signing up. If you have a recent no show, then you'll have to wait until the day of the hike to see if there's room for you. If I don't know you or if I can't...
Details You MUST indicate that you read the entire hike description by ANSWERING the question that pops up when signing up. If you have a recent no show, then you'll have to wait until the day of the hike to see if there's room for you. If I don't know you or if I can't...
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...
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...
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...
This will be a fast paced short scramble through Calico. It's a fun route with some challenging obstacles and steep climbs. It's mostly class 3 with some class 4 sections scattered throughout and is not for the beginner scrambler. >> Everyone starts on the wait list<< **10 Scramblers Max** This hike is for experienced and...
This will be a fast paced short scramble through Calico. It's a fun route with some challenging obstacles and steep climbs. It's mostly class 3 with some class 4 sections scattered throughout and is not for the beginner scrambler. >> Everyone starts on the wait list<< **10 Scramblers Max** This hike is for experienced and...
Join us every Wednesday to meet other climbers and have an excellent training session or just casually climb with new friends! This is the perfect facility for beginners and experienced climbers with top ropes, bouldering, a lead climbing cave, a slackline, and climbing training equipment. Receive free rental gear with your purchase of a $14...
Join us every Wednesday to meet other climbers and have an excellent training session or just casually climb with new friends! This is the perfect facility for beginners and experienced climbers with top ropes, bouldering, a lead climbing cave, a slackline, and climbing training equipment. Receive free rental gear with your purchase of a $14...
Join us every Wednesday to meet other climbers and have an excellent training session or just casually climb with new friends! This is the perfect facility for beginners and experienced climbers with top ropes, bouldering, a lead climbing cave, a slackline, and climbing training equipment. Receive free rental gear with your purchase of a $14...
**Please read the entire description.** Skull Canyon is a trail hike that is a very challenging route with lots of ascents and descents. The total distance of this loop is about 6 miles with an elevation gain of about 1,300 feet. There isn’t any scrambling, but the trail is very steep in spots and the...
Every Wednesday 6:30pm here at NCC, Karina our passionate yoga director from our in-house yoga- ROCK YOGA COLLECTIVE will be leading our community donation based yoga. Come join us for a 45 min vinyasa flow to increase your flexibility and core strength for climbing while decompressing from the long week. Bring your own mat and...
Every Wednesday 6:30pm here at NCC, Karina our passionate yoga director from our in-house yoga- ROCK YOGA COLLECTIVE will be leading our community donation based yoga. Come join us for a 45 min vinyasa flow to increase your flexibility and core strength for climbing while decompressing from the long week. Bring your own mat and...
Every Wednesday 6:30pm here at NCC, Karina our passionate yoga director from our in-house yoga- ROCK YOGA COLLECTIVE will be leading our community donation based yoga. Come join us for a 45 min vinyasa flow to increase your flexibility and core strength for climbing while decompressing from the long week. Bring your own mat and...
A semi-loop route to Hollow Rock ascending steeply the south face of Pk 5895 from Hwy 160, then contouring around to the summit. Return is via a hidden (from the roadway) canyon. This is a very adventurous and scenic route that I've never shared with anyone. About 3 miles roundtrip, 1800 feet of total gain,...
A semi-loop route to Hollow Rock ascending steeply the south face of Pk 5895 from Hwy 160, then contouring around to the summit. Return is via a hidden (from the roadway) canyon. This is a very adventurous and scenic route that I've never shared with anyone. About 3 miles roundtrip, 1800 feet of total gain,...
**REQUIREMENTS FOR SIGN UP - NO EXCEPTIONS** • You must have done one of my Tier 2 or higher hikes or be able to describe your scrambling experience or have a "SCRAMBLING SKILLS" pin from Organizer Jane R. or Pastor Jim. **AND** • YOU MUST SIGN A (http://richardwaltjen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/written-waiver.pdf) TO ATTEND THIS HIKE. The link to...
• Shared event with another Meetup hiking group • For most hikers, a "relatively easy" 4.3 mile (level 2) "no scrambling" hike, elevation gain 650 feet. From parking area, we first hike around the mountain bend along an old mining road. From this dirt road, we ascend to follow the mountain ridge trail to Ike's...
• Shared event with another Meetup hiking group • For most hikers, a "relatively easy" 4.3 mile (level 2) "no scrambling" hike, elevation gain 650 feet. From parking area, we first hike around the mountain bend along an old mining road. From this dirt road, we ascend to follow the mountain ridge trail to Ike's...
LOWER TEMPS ON THE HORIZON FOR FRIDAY!!! 1. In the book and movie “The Hunt for Red October,” a sharp turn made by a Russian submarine to look behind it with sonar. 2. By analogy, any quick, unexpected and radical change in direction, literally or metaphorically. We will be back to cars before sundown. Get...
READ ENTIRE WRITE UP AND ANSWER ALL (3) QUESTIONS BEFORE SIGNING UP OR YOU WILL NOT GET ADDED If you have not hiked in altitude, please read below and understand that hikers get often **sick** and have to turn around when not prepared. https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/altitude-sickness In preparation for this hike, I suggest you venture to Trail...
Jawbone is a very fun and challenging technical route. There's a lot of Class 4 scrambling/climbing. We'll move at a steady pace with short breaks throughout. There will be natural rest stops at the obstacle bottlenecks. After Jawbone, we'll head over to Oak Creek Overlook and descend the standard route. It will be very warm,...
READ ENTIRE WRITE UP AND ANSWER ALL (3) QUESTIONS BEFORE SIGNING UP OR YOU WILL NOT GET ADDED If you have not hiked in altitude, please read below and understand that hikers get often **sick** and have to turn around when not prepared. https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/altitude-sickness In preparation for this hike, I suggest you venture to Trail...
• Shared event with another Meetup hiking group • For most hikers, a "relatively easy" 4.3 mile (level 2) "no scrambling" hike, elevation gain 650 feet. From parking area, we first hike around the mountain bend along an old mining road. From this dirt road, we ascend to follow the mountain ridge trail to Ike's...
• Shared event with another Meetup hiking group • For most hikers, a "relatively easy" 4.3 mile (level 2) "no scrambling" hike, elevation gain 650 feet. From parking area, we first hike around the mountain bend along an old mining road. From this dirt road, we ascend to follow the mountain ridge trail to Ike's...
• Shared event with another Meetup hiking group • For most hikers, a "relatively easy" 4.3 mile (level 2) "no scrambling" hike, elevation gain 650 feet. From parking area, we first hike around the mountain bend along an old mining road. From this dirt road, we ascend to follow the mountain ridge trail to Ike's...
• Shared event with another Meetup hiking group • For most hikers, a "relatively easy" 4.3 mile (level 2) "no scrambling" hike, elevation gain 650 feet. From parking area, we first hike around the mountain bend along an old mining road. From this dirt road, we ascend to follow the mountain ridge trail to Ike's...
**REQUIREMENTS FOR SIGN UP-NO EXCEPTIONS** • YOU MUST SIGN A **(http://richardwaltjen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/written-waiver.pdf)** TO ATTEND THIS HIKE. The link to the written waiver is here: (http://richardwaltjen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/written-waiver.pdf) You will not be moved to the "going" list without providing a signed waiver. If you have already provided one to me, you do not need to provide another one. **AND**...
This hike goes up the North Loop Trail to a highpoint at 10,000' elevation and proceeds through a magical twisted forest to the 3,000 year old Raintree bristlecone pine. The return route will take us down Deer Creek Canyon. The hike is 7 miles with 1,600' elevation gain and is all class 1 trail except...
Please read the entire hike description. New participants will be required to sign a Waiver similar to the Disclaimer below. This is the 9th annual Charleston Series. The hikes get progressively harder in mileage, elevation gain and altitude designed to train up for long distance high altitude hikes. For those unfamiliar with hiking at higher...
• Shared event with another Meetup hiking group • For most hikers, a "relatively easy" 4.3 mile (level 2) "no scrambling" hike, elevation gain 650 feet. From parking area, we first hike around the mountain bend along an old mining road. From this dirt road, we ascend to follow the mountain ridge trail to Ike's...
• Shared event with another Meetup hiking group • For most hikers, a "relatively easy" 4.3 mile (level 2) "no scrambling" hike, elevation gain 650 feet. From parking area, we first hike around the mountain bend along an old mining road. From this dirt road, we ascend to follow the mountain ridge trail to Ike's...
**REQUIREMENTS FOR SIGN UP - NO EXCEPTIONS** • You must have done one of my Tier 3 or higher hikes with me OR, you must have a "Scrambling Skills" pins from Organizer Jane R.'s or Pastor Jim. **AND** • YOU MUST SIGN A **(http://richardwaltjen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/written-waiver.pdf)** TO ATTEND THIS HIKE. The link to the written waiver is...
This scenic loop ascends from the Kraft Trailhead to Calico Tank via a network of interesting gullies. This fairly short 3 mile circuit with vertical gain of 985' is intended to maximize the scrambling experience but LIMIT THE DIFFICULTY to Class 2 and 3, all straightforward moves with modest exposure. Pace moderate. Requirement: basic scrambling...
NOTE: This is not the "standard" trail to Fletcher Peak, so please read the description carefully. This route up to Fletcher Peak is more challenging than the North Loop trail approach but it is much shorter and will provide more solitude. We park at a small pull-off which only has room for a couple of...
Please read the entire hike description. New participants will be required to sign a Waiver similar to the Disclaimer below. **(http://online.mobissue.com/ebhy/szjs/) Click attached link; pages 1, 3, 5, 16 and 17 have info about me (aka Pastor Jim) and the Charleston Series** This hike on the west side of Kraft Mtn in Calico Basin is...
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