COME OUT FOR SPRING SENDING

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Willie Benegas follows pitch 3 on Bird Hunters Buttress III 5.9* on the Rainbow Wall.~ Photo Mark Allen

TRIP DATES: April 1-20

This Spring, IFMGA Guide Mark Allen will be guiding through his outfitters network in the Southwestern US to take advantage of North America's prime rock climbing season: October. Please join me on a trip geared to your liking in Red Rock National Conservation Area (NCA), just out side of Las Vegas.

With the variety of traditional cracks and sporty face climbs, Red Rocks has something to offer for every skill level, from beginner to seasoned rock climbers. This world-renowned climbing area and desert mountain environment make the perfect combo in creating a rewarding climbing trip.

Plus, did I mention these are day-trips? How civilized! Days end with beer at the ale house, planning the next best outing!

Jay Allen climbing Neon Sunset 5.8*** at one of the many sport climbing areas at Red Rocks. This was a day that we all took turns falling on lead to improve our head space. Jay's climbing improved ten fold after he took several lead falls. ~Photo Mark Allen

ABOUT THE CONSERVATION AREA

Red Rock Canyon was designated as Nevada's first National Conservation Area located 17 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip on Charleston Boulevard/State Route 159. The area is 195,819 acres and is visited by thousands of climbers each year. In marked contrast to a town focused on entertainment, bling-bling, and gaming, Red Rock Canyon offers hundreds sport climbs, moderate multi-pitch rock climbs, and long Alpine routes, and treks.

"Alpine Routes" you ask? Absolutely. The nature of the red rock terrain is such that it yields climbing that requires the skills of an alpine rock climber. Tall faces and towers, interesting approaches, adventure climbing, and complicated descents evoke many of the same strategies required to climb in places like Washington Pass in the North Cascades or the High Sierra in California.

Willie seconding Pitch 7 on Epinephrine. My favorite pitch of the whole climb. Steep finger crack that locks your fingers into place. The climbing was steep and fast~ Photo Mark Allen

So Come on out! Bring the family and combine it with a trip to Vegas, Stay on the strip or one of the more quiet modest ranches. Lets work out the best trip for the time you have. Drop me a line and lets do it!

LINK TO SEE MORE DETAILS ON MARK ALLEN'S RED ROCKS CLIMBING-CLICK HERE

TRIP DATES: April 1-20

Contact:

cell :360-305-2383

climb@markallenalpine.com

FALL CLIMBING IN RED ROCKS

COME OUT FOR SPRING SENDING