Mt Charleston Peak L6 - overnight camping trip

Hike Description:

Charleston Peak with a twist. Let's go backpacking. We will meet at Santa Fe Casino self parking garage level 2 at 10am on July 31. We will be on the trail before 11am. The plan is to summit and camp at Charleston peak where you will earn your level 6 chip. Humm, weather. Yep, Charleston peak's weather is unpredictable. Therefore, as we make the turn at the saddle, we will make a decision to camp at the peak or saddle. Therefore, the key to success is flexibility. We could summit on Friday and return to the saddle to camp. That way we can drop gear for the summit. Lots of options. I hope to be back to the cars by 1pm on Saturday.

STATS:
Trailhead: South Loop Parking Lot
Distance: 17ish miles out and back
Elevation gain: 4,500 ft
Elevation peak:11,918 ft
Time: 12 hours not included driving
Difficulty: 5 strenuous
Pace: slow to moderate with minimal breaks.
Class: 1

What to bring:

You will need to be an experienced backpackers for this adventure.

Minimum of 5 liters of water.

Remember it is cold in the mountains at night.

Questions

1. Did you read this entire event writeup and understand/agree with the disclaimer?
2. Do you need this chip?

By signing up for and/or attending this event, each participant acknowledges and reaffirms the Waiver and Statement of Personal Responsibility previously executed by each participant and agrees that he/she has assumed all risk of injury, releases HASLV from all liability, covenants not to sue, and waives all claims against HASLV, its leaders and representatives.

Safety:
Getting everyone through the hike safely is my first priority. You can help yourself and everyone else stay safe by being aware of the following:

Group Hiking:
Always stay with the group behind the leader. If you don’t want to stay with us, you can always go hiking on your own, though it’s not recommended. Don’t run ahead. If you start to get too far behind, shout ahead before you’re out of range for someone to hear you. I always endeavor to keep track of everyone’s progress, but ultimately, it’s your responsibility to communicate what you need.

Weather:
The weather in the mountains can change quickly. Its EVERYONE's responsibility to check the weather. Vegas can be hot but an unexpected storm in the mountains can become very cold. ALWAYS bring a rain jacket or poncho. Staying dry will save your life. Do not wear cotton clothing and bringing an extra layer is always a good idea.

By signing up for and/or attending this event, each participant acknowledges and reaffirms the Waiver and Statement of Personal Responsibility previously executed by each participant and agrees that he/she has assumed all risk of injury, releases HASLV from all liability, covenants not to sue, and waives all claims against not to sue, and waives all claims against HASLV, its leaders and representatives.