Red Rocks

Panoramic view of Red Rocks

Directions

Directions from Vancouver to Red Rocks, NV

The directions can be viewed by clicking the "Directions" link at the bottom of the map.

It is highly recommended that the driver or navigator prints a copy of the directions. The drive takes a little over 25 hours so driving in shifts is a good idea.

An alternative route that has been considered and should be decided on with your car is driving south to California and spending a day or two in Yosemite before continuing onto Red Rocks.

Camping

Information on camping at the state website

Some things to keep in mind are There is no running water and there are no reservations for campsites Camping for a group of up to 10 people (limit two cars) is 10 dollars per night, so roughly 10-20 bucks a person for the trip depending on how fully you pack the campsites. It can get windy. If your tent is prone to blowing away or blowing over you may end up having to spend a night or two in a hotel.

Supertopo also has a few suggestions.

Food

Check the food & water (it's a desert you know !) subsection in Supertopo's Stayting in Red Rocks section.

Climbing

Supertopo's website has a comprehensive page dedicated to climbing at Red Rocks, including a +100 list of climbs (not all detailed) and a free copy of the Black Orpheus (large PDF file) section from their Red Rocks book (including a map of the park)

What to bring

Bring American money and a passport. You will get hosed on the exchange rate if you try and use a debit card. Bring your climbing gear, camping gear (reasonably warm), and a guide book (at least a photo copy). Travel Insurance you do not want to try the American Health system without this, as you may have to trade a kidney for bandages

Red Rocks Reading Week Trip 2007

February 17 - 25, 2007

Sign Up

Please mention your disponibility and climbing gear you will be bringing.

1. James Painter
   
2. Tiffany Shen
   
3. Katie something or other
   
4. Oker
   
5. Andrew Silversides
   
6. Andrew Pare
   
7. Candice Vallantin
   
8. Afton Halloran
   
9. Robert Fischer
10. Elizabeth Lang
11. Irena Kuca
12. Jeff McCord
13. Yanna Martinek
14. Julie Patrick
15. Dave Williams

Cars

If you have space in your car, please post the spots. Passengers pay for gas. If you have a rope and/or rack, please indicate so that we can try and even out people with gear into cars with less gear.

Note: Passengers, contact your drivers a few days in advance to determine meeting locations/times. Contact info can be found on Member List. The onus is not on drivers to track down all their passengers.

• Driver (3 of passengers) [Time of Departure from Vancouver - Time of departure from Red Rocks] (Gear)
  • Passenger 1
  • Passenger 2
  • Passenger 3

• Tiffany Shen (# of passengers) [Time of Departure from Vancouver - Time of departure from Red Rocks] (Gear)
  • Elizabeth Lang :)Unfortunately :P
  • Katie something or other
  • Oker

• Andrew Pare(3 passengers) [Not quite sure yet] (Rope, slings, quickdraws, biners)
  • Ileana Costrut
  • taken right now
  • taken right now

• Dave Williams (4 passengers) [Departing from Vancouver whenever - Time of departure from Red Rocks?] (Rope, Slings, quickdraws, biners)
  • Andrew Silversides
  • Yanna Martinek
  • Julie Patrick
  • Ryan Kerr

Carless People

• For people whom don't have a ride.

Note: Please add email or phone number and gear beside your name

1. Candice Vallantin, candicevm@hotmail.com, I have gear to cover myself and a couple biners, I have my drivers licence and feel comfertable driving long hours. Hmmmm... I really want to go and I'm worried that there might not be enough rides. Does anyone want to rent a car? Or maybe fly down for super cheap and then rent a car from vegas? I think one of us has to be 25 to do this though. call me if you're down: 778 883 4028
2. Afton Halloran aftonh@interchange.ubc.ca, 604-722-2306, I'm lacking in the rope department - I have a harness, that's all, I would be capable of driving shifts in less trafficy areas, but not in the city.
3. Robert Fischer spartanzking@yahoo.ca Rope,Draws,Crash Pad,Biners and Class 3 license (in case driver has semi),
   
4. Jeff McCord (jhmccord@interchange.ubc.ca, 513-276-7827) I just have personal gear and anchor supplies but I'm considering buying a rope. And I can drive.
5. Yanna Martinek (yanna_m@msn.com) 604-327-4081. I only have a harness and shoes but I'm keen!
6. Irena Kuca (ikuca@interchange.ubc.ca) 604-617-4517. I only have personal gear, but one time I succeeded at making peanut butter n chocolate chip cookies, and I'd be willing to try again as a bribe!