Tag Archives: rock climbing

Rock Climbing At Red Rock Canyon

In a previous blog I tried my best to sway you from getting sunburned while walking from casino to casino (or buffet to buffet) during your trip to Las Vegas. Rather, if you are going to cause damage to your skin I suggested you do so at Red Rock Canyon—a.k.a. a rock climber’s mecca. (Kidding aside you should really apply sunscreen to all body parts before exposing yourself to the Nevada sun.) There are a few points I left out of that blog that I’ve decided to share with you now in hopes you will take the 25 minute drive … Continue reading →

Las Vegas Rocks

No, no, this isn’t another blog about the zany, high wattage activities that await you along Las Vegas’ famed Strip. Rather, this blog is dedicated to you early-birds (not you high rolling night owls) who enjoy spending time outdoors rockin’ the day away—-far away from the casinos, buffets and hoopla that takes place in downtown Vegas. Just 15 miles from the Strip in southern Nevada is a rock climber’s paradise called Red Rock Canyon. It’s regarded as one of the top places to rock climb in the nation and caters to both beginners and experienced climbers. If you are taking … Continue reading →

Indoor Climbing Gym – How To Get Started

Are you interested in learning how to get started at an indoor rock climbing gym? Maybe you want to work on your skill level before you start outdoor rock climbing. Maybe you want to test your own limits. Or maybe you just want to test yourself against the idea of climbing a mountain. After all, why do you climb a mountain? Because it’s there. To get started at a climbing gym, you need to know that it’s a great workout and that you can enjoy a fun time in a social atmosphere. Most large cities have a climbing gym or … Continue reading →

Climbing – Indoors and Out

My husband is a huge fan of indoor rock climbing. Indoor climbing is considered an offshoot of outdoor rock climbing. Originally designed to help outdoor climbing enthusiasts develop their skills and practice; the sport of indoor climbing has become popular in its own right. There are a number of climbing gyms that have opened up all over the country. They feature climbing walls that have plastic holds and safety ropes that are strung from the upper portions of the walls in order to protect the climbers. As with other fitness gyms, climbing clubs often have exercise equipment and classes to … Continue reading →