Duration
- 4 days
Season
- Spring
- Autumn
Client:Guide Ratio
4:1
Minimum Participants
4
This trip starts upon group arrival on Friday night and runs for 4 days Sat-Tues.
Day 0- Meet the team and get a chance to get to know each other while going over planning and goals for the coming days.
Day 1- Enter the park early to take advantage of the full day and stake out a space at the crag. Depending on your skill level and goals, you may work on leading technique, crack climbing, multi-pitch systems, or just climbing hard as you get used to the desert sandstone.
Day 2- Take your skills into the alpine and tackle one of Red Rock's hundreds of classic multi-pitch routes. Climbing in a team of 3 with 1 guide and 1 other participant, you'll get to practice transitions and rope management while admiring the unique rock formations around you. Rappels or a walk-off await your return to solid group and congratulations for a job well done!
Day 3- Let's take it back to the crag! If there's anything you want to work on after yesterday, now is the time. The direction of the day is up to the group but you are sure to have fun and learn a lot. Towards the end of the day you'll take some time to plan out your final climb.
Day 4- This is what you've been working toward! Test your skills, new and old, with a final route of the trip. Take one last look around and celebrate the successes of your week!
Important Notes:
- Please arrive Friday night by 7pm for a pre-trip meeting.
- The schedule may vary based on weather, crowds, or client interest, but we are aiming for 2 group crag days and splitting into 2 groups for multipitch climbs on the other 2.
- Plan to fly out after 8pm on Tuesday to allow for a full day of climbing.
Lodging and Transportation Optional Add-Ons:
- Friday-Tuesday campsite (using your own equipment): $50
- Friday-Tuesday housing (shared room): $250
- Friday-Tuesday housing (solo room): $500
- Transportation: $150 (Includes airport pick-up Friday evening, drop-off Tuesday night, daily transit to and from climbing, and park entrance.)
- At least 1 year experience outdoor rock climbing.
- Proficiency with basic climbing knots and ability to safely lead belay.
- Lead climbing is not required. Ability to clean anchors, experience following traditional climbs, and knowledge of multi-pitch systems is recommended and will enhance your ability to learn, but is not required.
- Ability to be moderately active for several days in a row.
If booking privately outside the 4-day course, no experience is required - we will meet you where you are. Let us know your goals and we will help you achieve them.
- Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email full of important information - make sure to read it thoroughly!
- 7-10 days before your trip you will receive an email from your guide containing even more details, including the exact meetup location and time.
- Plan to attend a virtual pre-trip meeting in the evening a few days before your course begins. This is required and a great opportunity to meet your guide, review gear, discuss your trip plan, and ask any last minute questions. For Sat-Sun AIARE courses plan on Thursday 6:30-8:30pm; otherwise the exact time of your meeting will be set by your instructor and noted in their welcome email.
- Leading up to your course, make sure to eat healthy, drink extra water, and get plenty of sleep.
- Please arrive on time and ready to go at your pre-arranged meeting location. Upon arrival, we'll distribute any group gear and finish loading our packs. From there we will caravan to the trailhead.
- All along the way, our office team is available via email or phone to answer any questions you may have.
Up to 5 days of guided climbing and instruction including:
- Knots and hitches used in climbing.
- Top-rope and lead belaying technique.
- Lowering a climber safely.
- Clear and safe communication.
- Basic to advanced climbing movement.
- How to catch a lead fall.
- Personal anchor strategies.
- Lead climbing theory and practice.
- Proper clipping technique.
- Building and cleaning anchors.
- Rappelling.
- Multi pitch systems.
- Crack climbing techniques.
- Traditional gear placements.
- Traditional gear anchors.
- Traditional leading theory and practice.
PLUS:
- A fun experience you’ll remember forever!
- A sense of accomplishment in achieving your goals for the trip.
- Confidence in your newfound skills and where to take them next.
- Tips and tricks to add to your toolbox from our professional and knowledgeable guides.
- An appreciation for the beautiful desert environment.
Included:
- (If selected) Private transportation to and from the airport & to and from the climbing area daily
- (If selected) 4 nights comfortable accommodations
- Professional guiding and instruction
- Park fees and any tolls, taxes, and tips related to services above
- Group climbing and safety gear (climbing ropes, protection, anchors, 1st Aid kit)
Not Included:
- Flights or other travel to and from Las Vegas
- Insurance or medication of any kind
- Clothing, personal items, and travel equipment
- Personal gear and climbing equipment
- Guide gratuity
- Meals, snacks, and beverages besides water
- Miscellaneous spending money for drinks, souvenirs, and other items.
Payment & Cancellation Policies
Equipment Lists
Required Gear
- Water bottles with at least 2L capacity
- Chalk bag : optional but recommended
- Harness
- Climbing helmet
- Head/face protection : sun hat (baseball cap is great), neck gaiter (buff), sunglasses
- Approach / trail running shoes
- Cords : prusik, double length (48”) sewn runner (sling)
- Waterproof jacket
- Small pack : One you can climb in
- Climbing shoes
- Climbing hardware : auto-blocking belay device (ATC Guide or similar), 2 pear-shaped locking carabiners
- Personal kit : sunscreen (SPF 40 or higher), lip balm, headlamp and extra batteries, toiletries (please bring a plastic baggie for waste), personal medications and first aid
-personal medications and first aid
OTHER / OPTIONAL GEAR
- Lunch and snacks
- Rappelling gloves/leather work gloves
- Wind-breaker & pant
- Note pad/pencil
- Camera
- Watch
- Shorts/t-shirt
- Bandana
- Trekking Poles
What Kaf Provides
- Group first aid kit and medical supplies
- Anchor material
- Quickdraws and alpine draws
- Passive protection : stoppers / nuts
- Active protection : cams
- Climbing rope