The Owl's Lair

REQUIREMENTS FOR SIGN UP-NO EXCEPTIONS

• You must have done one of my Tier 3 or higher hikes with me or have a "Scrambling Skills" pin from a VegasHikers Organizer.

AND

• YOU MUST SIGN A WRITTEN WAIVER TO ATTEND THIS HIKE. The link to the written waiver is here:
http://richardwaltjen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/written-waiver.pdf

You will not be moved to the "going" list without providing a signed waiver to the email address listed on the waiver.

If you have already provided one to me, you do not need to provide another one.

HIKE DESCRIPTION

The "owl's lair" is a complex rock formation that is obviously home to at least one owl. In addition to being a fun place to climb, it's interesting to explore and discover the places where the owl perches and see the evidence of its presence. On a recent trip through the Lair, some people even saw an owl as he flew out of the lair.

The lair is pretty close to a lot of the routes that we normally use. It doesn't take long to get there. It's not too hard to get there, but it's not an easy hike. Once we've gone through the lair, we'll continue to Red Springs Peak and then we'll return down some narrow cracks.

Aside from the lair, there is always the chance that we'll see some other wildlife. I've seen a Ringed Tail Cat in this area as well as Tortoises, Chuckwallas and lots of rabbits and lizards. I've also seen and heard Red Tailed Hawks in this area. Check out my wildlife gallery for some of my favorite pictures of animals I've seen.

• Helmets are always welcome. Be sure to use one that doesn't block your sight.

• Always carry "in case of emergency" numbers with you.

• No guests will be allowed without my prior approval.

YOU MUST BE ON THE "GOING" LIST IN ORDER TO GO ON THIS HIKE. CRASHING WILL NOT BE ALLOWED.

Meet Location will be sent by text or message on the day prior to the hike.

STATS
• Distance: ~ 2 miles loop.
• Elevation gain: ~ 800
• High point: 4250
• Low point: 3600
• Difficulty: moderate – difficult
• Pace: ~ 1 Miles Per Hour.
• Children: no.
• Dogs: no.
• Time: 4 hours max.
• Bring: At least two liters of water. Snacks.

INFORMATION LINKS

Scrambling Tiers
http://richardwaltjen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/rickw-scrambling-tiers.pdf

Passages
http://richardwaltjen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Passages.pdf

Pin Program
http://richardwaltjen.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Pin-Collection.pdf