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camping, climbing, and dogs?

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DonJuan · · Boulder, CO · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 15

Hey Nevada folks-

Quick question. Are dogs allowed at Red Rocks, and can you do multi-pitch (meaning, are the authorities friendly with it) with a well-behaved dog (meaning, she doesn't wander around, chase wildlife, pick fights....). Let me know!

phil broscovak · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2002 · Points: 1,631

Leaving dogs at the base of multi-pitch routes at Red Rocks is probably a BAD idea. Routes there take a looong time and your pet might end up dinner for a desert cat! Please think about it.

MUR · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jan 2006 · Points: 0

I'd have to say no dice. If you can't be with your animal constantly, don't bring it to RR. If I found a dog at the base of a long route, unattended, I'd either have a new dog, or it would be in a shelter. Would you leave a 4 year old child at the base of a climb unattended?

jimmy newberry · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 0

While trying to bag a new route on Wilson 30 years ago we got caught in a huge storm in January and had to bivy for a couple of days. We had left Red, a lab mix, with food, at the bottom and when we got back he was gone. We searched for two days since it was my friend's dog from Co. but could not find him. I think a lion got him.

M the Climber · · Boulder, CO · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 0

Don't leave your dog at the base of a multi-pitch climb. Use your head...

Tea · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Feb 2006 · Points: 223

Leave fido at home please...I am sure he is great, and friendly and all those things that every dog owner (like myself) thinks about their animal, but not everyone likes a barking dog. And if it's under 30 pounds it's just an eagle snack.

Aimee McRae · · Bend · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 1,786

We also have a super well behaved dog, but I would never leave her at the base of a multi-pitch climb. However, if we're in vegas when you're here, we may be able to arrange some dog sitting (assuming our dogs get along).

phil broscovak · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Apr 2002 · Points: 1,631

Dogs (and children) are "allowed" at Red Rocks. But they should not be left unattended. No problem if you are cragging with a group for the day and some one can keep an eye on the little ones. Even as an adult, with years of experience in long routes, I have paced nervously back and forth waiting for friends to return from all day adventures. Just imagine the fear, anxiety and confusion a dog (or child) might endure for hours and hours. Then realize how wide and wild Red Rocks is. Would you want to be out there alone not knowing where anyone else was?

dain charette · · South Lake · Joined Jan 2006 · Points: 0

DonJuan,

I just spent a week in Red Rocks, there were many dogs running around the campsite which didnt seem to be a problem. I would strongly discourage bringing your dog if you are planning on doing multi pitch. I was climbing in Black Velvet and had to listen to dogs bark all afternoon.

I choose not to bring my dog, and was glad to have done so because it gave me more freedom to bigger routes.

- Dain

DonJuan · · Boulder, CO · Joined Mar 2006 · Points: 15

Having never been to RR I was unaware of the vibe there (or the large cat possibility). Aimee, thanks for the generous offer (Fido's staying home though) and everyone else for the good thoughts. When I first wrote this, I wasn't sure of our plan and just wanted to know about what's kosher there. So thanks!
DJ

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Nevada
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