Guides in Vegas?
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I took my father-in-law up the Grand Teton two weeks ago and he caught the climbing bug. That was his first time climbing and he's interested in learning the basics. They live in Vegas and I'm in Utah, so it's not really practical for me to teach him. He's looking to take a course and probably spend a couple days climbing afterwards. Any suggestions for good guides in the Vegas area? He lives ten minutes from Red Rock. |
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Jackson Hole Mountain Guides were really good when I was out there for a conference. Basically had no time to find someone to meet up with on MP so I gave them a call. Ended up being one of the most memorable trips to RR and on extremely short notice. I got up more easy to moderate multi pitch trad routes faster than I'd ever done before out there in the span of 6 hours. |
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I've climbed with guides from the American Alpline Institue in Vegas several times and each time was a great experience. |
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They're probably all good, but I'll second Jackson Hole Mountain Guides. |
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you can go thru the shop ....Desert Rock Sports. |
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Are you looking to use someone with the proper credentials, or someone that's cheaper but doesn't have all the officials dialed in? |
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Arrrr good call matey^ have em call w0w ;) |
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Wow? Oh yeah, didn't think of him, but that's a great call! |
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I'm sure Doug will love seeing that :) |
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I'll put in another plug for Tracy Martin. Pretty sure she works through both Mountain Skills and JHMG, but not positive. You could probably get in touch with her on Facebook: |
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Burcheydawwwwwwg wrote:Wow?.... Just make sure he wears the right shoes for the climb you choose.Shoes?!? ...Hell Id be hopin for the right outfit w0w |
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When looking for a guide in Vegas, be sure that they know the following: |
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6/8 ain't bad, am I hired? |
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Hey Austin, |
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Although AMGA certification (and home ownership?) are important considerations when choosing a guide, the reality is all the guides listed in this thread are great folks. Other guides active in the area include Andy Reger, Elaina Arenz, Nathan Petrosian, Joanne Urioste, Mark Limage, and myself. But the reality is these are just random names and the best way to select a guide in Red Rocks is to call one of the four permitted services (AAI, Mountain Skills, Jackson Hole Mountain Guides, or Red Rock Climbing Guides). These services know all the local guides and will be able to best pair you with the appropriate guide based on your experience, objectives, and personality. |
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Haha, good point Josh. I'm just proud to finally be a homeowner here =) Your advice was much more apt and to the point. |
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AMGA Certification does guarantee that someone has spent a considerable amount of time, effort, and money to hone their guiding skills, with a minimum 26 days of actual course and exam work, being taught and evaluated by experienced instructors and peers not to count all the time training and practicing for those courses and exams. |
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Just cut to the chase and call Dow. |