Red Spring - Going Somewhere

** John G is gone all of this week, so I've been asked to post in his absence **

Please read the entire hike description. New participants will be required to sign a Waiver similar to the Disclaimer below.

Attendees should have already done at least two scrambling events or be fearless and fit; more experienced scramblers are welcome.

This route starts at Red Spring behind the Boardwalk and will most likely go up Chuckwalla, through the Elevator, traverse the ridge, possibly visit Slab Rift, and go down either Back Door or Side Door.

Scrambling is not hiking; it is climbing up, down, over, under, around and through rocks. The difficulty of our route will be somewhat based on the experience level of the attendees. If you are new to scrambling, you will learn about different techniques, terminology, gear and safety; all while being amongst the most amazing people and scenery in Las Vegas. Scrambling is challenging and FUN for anyone who enjoys adventure and doesn't mind a few scratches or bruises along the way.

STATS
Trailhead: Red Spring
Distance: 1.5 miles
Elevation gain: 800 feet
Elevation of peak: 4,304 feet
Difficulty: moderately strenuous
Class: 2 and 3 (requires using your hands to raise and lower yourself)
Exposure: some
Pace: slow to moderate
Time: 2.25 hours

Gear:
approach shoes (La Sportiva, Scarpa, Five-Ten) are recommended but not required
trekking poles are not allowed
full-finger or finger-less gloves are recommended but not required

Questions: text Jim at 702-515-9824.

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Tentative Schedule Lake Mead Series:
2/7 - White Owl Canyons & Twilight Zone Tunnels
2/28 - Red & Black Mountains (Boulder City)
3/7 - Frenchman Mtn

Tentative Schedule Valley of Fire Series:
2/21 - Yellow Spire

Tentative Schedule Red Rock Series:
2/2 - Red Spring - Going Somewhere
2/3 - Kraft Mtn - Going Nowhere
2/4 - Red Spring - Going Anywhere
2/6 - Muffin Ridge
2/8 - Gunsight Ridge
3/14 - White Rock Springs Peak
3/21 - Terrace Canyon or Gunsight Canyon
3/28 - Indecision Peak or Black Velvet Peak
4/4 - Goodman Peak
4/11 - Crabby Appleton Peak
4/18 - Imagination Trench – Jim’s birthday 4/20

Tentative Schedule Charleston Series:
5/2 to 8/8

Tentative Schedule Southern California & Southern Utah:
2/14 - China Ranch (Tecopa, CA)
4/24-26 - Coalpits Wash (La Verkin, UT)
8/15 - Ashdown Gorge (Cedar City, UT)
8/29 - Taylor Creek (UT)
9/18-20 - Big Pine Lakes (CA) – already posted
10/3 – Candy Cliffs/Yant Flats (UT)

Disclaimer:
Please be aware that your Meetup organizers are not tour guides and are not park rangers. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. You are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being. By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that hiking and other outdoor activities can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possibly death. The organizers of this group and current and former members cannot be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant - including you - at any event. All attendees participate at an event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or any injury to themselves or their guests. By signing up for this event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer, and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim arising out of or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup group.