Red Rock Canyon, Nevada

Red Rock Canyon is one of the foremost destinations in the United States for climbing. The seasons are flipped here, compared to Pennsylvania. Whereas we in the Northeast get to climb Spring - Fall and have to sit out most Winters, Red Rock is unbearably hot in the Summer. This heat, however, provides perfect weather through the Winter.

Located right on the outskirts of Las Vegas, the Canyon has everything any climber could want: Sport climbing from 5.0 - 5.15, hard Trad lines, huge multi-pitch routes that are 20+ pitches, and difficult boulders from V0 - V17.

The key to Vegas is its airport. Direct flights from Philly can be found for less than $500 round-trip, and lodging is easy with all of the casinos vying for your time. On your non-climbing days, you can find plenty to do that doesn’t involve gambling. The Hoover Dam is around 1 hour away, the Grand Canyon is also driving distance. Plenty of restauranteurs have made Vegas their home, and the abundance of climbers in the area makes finding friends a breeze.

Red Rock Canyon only gives out around 10 guest permits to guide services each year, and we were lucky enough to get it 2 years in a row, from 2026 - 2027. We love spending our time in the canyons, and gunning it back to Vegas for some well-deserved food. Check out Shanghai Taste for some of the best dumplings we’ve ever had!

Skip the strip, and come kick it with us in the desert!