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Regional > Nevada
Wet Rock as of 3/29 & 3/30/2023
Mar 31, 2023 Yes it rained again on Red Rock on 3/29/2023 and 3/30/2023. Reminders:2-3 inches of dry sand in general desert environments and at the base of where you want to climb.&nbs… View Message
Regional > Nevada
Wet Rock as of 3/22/2023
Mar 22, 2023 Yes it rained again on Red Rock on 3/21/2023. Reminders:2-3 inches of dry sand in general desert environments and at the base of where you want to climb. The surface… View Message
Regional > Nevada
Reply: Wet Rock as of 3/16/2023
Mar 20, 2023 Old Prospector wrote: I’m curious however, what your sources are?Reading, talking to career geologists, observation, experience, asking questions, breaking sandstone… View Message
Regional > Nevada
Wet Rock as of 3/20/2023
Mar 20, 2023 Some of the things I see after rain (or the biggest lies told in Red Rock) :The surface evaporates quickly after rain, and climbers think "it's not wet, let's climb!" Everyone… View Message
Regional > Nevada
Wet Rock as of 3/16/2023
Mar 16, 2023 Some of the things I see after rain (or the biggest lies told in Red Rock) :The surface evaporates quickly after rain, and climbers think "it's not wet, let's climb!""Look! The… View Message
Regional > Nevada
Reply: Crews searching for missing hiker at Red Rock Cany…
Feb 11, 2020 While the article mentions a local heli comany, the Las Vegas Metro PD SAR is fully funded by their police budget and is most likely the ones that will take charge. The helicop… View Message
Regional > Nevada
Reply: STOLEN bolting kit from Universal Wall
Jul 9, 2019 Jonathan, this is  Dan Y over at Desert Rock Sports. I think your bag and gear was just dropped off at the shop. Stop by at your convenience and ID it and it's back! View Message
General > General Climbing
What would you do? All opinions are welcome
Feb 8, 2019 The following is a message exchange that started on Dec 31, 2013. I responded on Jan 7, 2014. This topic was dead for 5 yrs, until I received the "f%$# you" message Jan 29 this… View Message
Regional > Nevada
Red Rock Rendezvous Crag List is BS!
Mar 24, 2017 So this looks like the official RRR Crag List for 2017: cvent.com/events/red-rock-r… It looks very official. However, I guide in Red Rock and relied on this list to… View Message
Regional > Nevada
Reply: Requesting Red Rock Rendezvous Crag List
Mar 24, 2017 Adventure Chumps: I take it you are saying all of Red Rock. So true! FrankPS: thanks for the link. It looks very official However, I guide in Red Rock and relied on this… View Message
Regional > Nevada
New wag bag dispenser at First Pullout
Mar 24, 2017 New Wag Bag dispenser in First Pullout area. With Hamlet and Panty Wall viewable behind it. I put a lot of thought into the location. I watched climbers hike in over the past 2… View Message
Regional > Nevada
Parking lot police
Mar 22, 2017 To Exum Mtn Guides, Sawtooth Mtn Guides, Idaho Mtn Guides and to whomever left this note on my car: “Hey Asshole! Way to give climbers a bad name. Proudly displaying… View Message
Regional > Nevada
Uninformed trail maintenance
Jan 12, 2017 Trail maintenance on 1/11/17 eliminated the trail to Black Corridor/Sweet Pain/Great Red Book/Meetup Wall/etc. WTF??? There was a group of about 6 working at the 2nd pullout ye… View Message
Regional > Nevada
Reply: How wet is it?
Oct 17, 2015 I work as a climbing guide in Red Rock which means I keep a very close watch on the conditions during/after rain. I need dry conditions to make a living. I've gone out to asses… View Message
Regional > Nevada
Reply: Unkwown Wall ID ?
Sep 21, 2015 Nicholas, this is a project area of mine called The Office. I will publish info once I am done with it. Dan View Message
Regional > Nevada
Reply: Red Rock questions,Solar Slab
Jul 19, 2014 Nemmrs, I have been guiding Red Rock for several years now and am more that happy to give your team a complete overview of all of the things to consider. I can be hired either… View Message
Regional > Nevada
Reply: There is no cure for stupid
Jun 8, 2014 Mark, lmao! Unburied Treasure and Drop a Duece. Perfect. But mediocre is a nice compliment. I think these crags are pretty shitty... View Message
Regional > Nevada
There is no cure for stupid
Jun 6, 2014 A big F#%@ You to the douche bag that took a dump directly under Sunken Treasure at the Shipwreck and left the whole mess including wipe paper under a rock. Seriously? There is… View Message
General > Trad Climbing
Reply: Best Cordless Power Drill for Bolting on Lead
Jun 2, 2014 Another option from Bosch if weight is a concern (and ground up it is a concern) is the 18636-03. I've used this drill for 100's of bolt holes in both sandstone and limestone.… View Message
Gear > Lost and Found
Found: dropped phone under Big Bad Wolf, Red Rock, NV
Apr 17, 2014 Found all of the pieces except the battery. I heard that the battery was found the day before. Message me with the type of phone and I will send it to you: djyoung1110@yahoo. View Message
Gear > Lost and Found
Found: Gear at base of Cat in the Hat, Red Rock, NV
Apr 29, 2013 Describe it to claim it. You pay shipping if required. Dan View Message
Gear > Lost and Found
Found Red Rock 1st Pullout
Jan 9, 2013 Just after the first of the year 2013. Maybe you were hungover? Several biners on a sling. Describe and get them back. View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Discussion
Reply: Twin/Double ropes with party of 3
Apr 1, 2012 I use this exact setup often to bring 2 climbers up more or less concurrently. It allows your party of 3 to move at close to the same pace as a party of 2. Half ropes have been… View Message
Regional > Nevada
Reply: .
Apr 1, 2012 Great job Scott on all things Red Rock! You definitely set the bar high and you are a shining example of how to treat our playground. Thanks a million!!! -Dan View Message
Regional > Nevada
Reply: Second Pullout Trail Day - Saturday, February 11th
Feb 12, 2012 Life gets in the way of living sometimes and yesterday was one of those times for me. I was really looking forward to getting out there and getting sweaty and dirty. If there i… View Message
General > Injuries and Accidents
Reply: Red Rocks - 04/30 - Helicopter Evacuation (Pine Cr…
May 3, 2011 Doug you are right and I stand corrected. I agree with you when you state: "I think when you offer someone instruction you do take on the responsiblity of knowing what you are… View Message
General > Injuries and Accidents
Reply: Red Rocks - 04/30 - Helicopter Evacuation (Pine Cr…
May 2, 2011 I know Rose and I've been quiet for too long. The above exchange is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Rose not understanding what she is talking about and putting he… View Message
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