Charleston Series | Prequel: Stanley B Spring, Mine & Beyond

Please read the entire hike description.

New participants must complete this eWAIVER before I can move them to Going. If you've previously completed one from a different event with me as the host, no additional waiver is needed.

Got questions? Text Liz at 702-496-2455

Please provide a separate answer to all 3 questions when you RSVP:
Q1. Did you read the entire hike description?
Q2. What is your cell number?
Q3. Do you understand that after you RSVP to the Waitlist, you must complete and submit the eWAIVER in order to be moved to the Going list?
Please respond in this format: 1. Yes; 2. xxx-xxx-xxxx; 3. Yes

So far, 174 hikers have used this training series to reach Charleston Peak for the first time—will you be next?

Welcome to the 13th Annual Charleston Series. The hikes get progressively harder each week in mileage, elevation gain, and altitude, designed to train up for long-distance high-altitude hikes. Guidance and tips will be provided on pace, breathing, gear, food/liquid, trail etiquette, and preparations.

A VH pin is available for those who participate in the series and reach the summit of Charleston Peak.

Prequel hikes (Explorer's Deck) are slightly lower elevation options to prepare for high-elevation ahead of the Main hikes (Founder's Deck).

A secondary benefit of this program is that carpooling and hiking with many of the same people each week enables you to develop friendships and trust in each other, which you will need as the hikes get harder. Tailgating afterward is an additional feature of the Main hikes.

Co-Hosts: Liz is the current organizer of the Charleston Series, co-creator of the Fitness Series and has 800 hikes with VegasHikers (VH) and 100 with the 52 Peak Club (52PC). Paul is a co-creator of the Fitness Series and has 500 hikes with VH. Jim is the creator of the Charleston Series and has 1,500 hikes with VH and 400 with the 52PC.

📌 This hike starts at the Stanley B pull-off on Hwy 159 and goes up a pleasant trail in the woods with several easy rock features to navigate. At a junction (see photo above), we will first go left to the spring and then right to an abandoned mine. There will likely be flowing water beside or on the trail as we approach the spring and the mine. Since the hike distance is rather short; we will go a little beyond the mine for additional training.

This event is cross-posted with 52 Peak Club Explorer's Deck.

HIKE QUICK STATS:

• Trailhead: Stanley B (Kyle Canyon Rd)
• Distance: 3.5 miles
• Elevation gain: 500 feet
• Altitude: 6,500 feet to 7,000 feet
• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
• Class: All class 1 trail with some easy class 2 scrambling
• Exposure: None
• Pace: Slow to Moderate
• Duration: 4.0 hours (driving and hiking)

GEAR:
Hiking boots or trail shoes are required
Trekking poles and gloves are optional but very helpful
You should always carry a windbreaker or rain jacket, warm gloves and hat for any hikes in the Mt Charleston area.

No pets or children. You must be on the Going list to attend.
All attendees must be members of VegasHikers. It only takes a couple of minutes to sign up & it's FREE.

Meet in Santa Fe Casino East parking garage 3rd floor, turn left, section 3F. We will form carpools for the drive to the trailhead.

FAQs:
Do I need to attend every hike? No
Do I need to be in good shape to start the series? Yes, you should be reasonably fit, and the Prequel hikes are designed to improve your fitness and acclimate you for the Main hikes.
Do I need to carpool? Yes, it's socially responsible, and for most hikes, parking is very limited.

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Tentative Schedule for Charleston Training Series:
5/2 - Escarpment Trail & Lower Acastus Trail (Explorers)
5/9 - Stanley B Spring, Mine & Beyond (Explorers)
5/16 - Echo Trail, Little Falls & Cathedral Rock (Explorers)
5/23 - Lower Bristlecone & Bonanza Trail (Explorers)
5/30 - Fletcher Canyon & Eagle's Nest (Explorers, 2 cards)
6/6 - Raintree & Wildhorse Canyon (Explorers)
6/13 - Divide Peak (Explorers - Big Falls substitute)
6/20 - Fletcher Peak (Founders)
6/27 - Bonanza Peak (need HCV's) (Founders)
7/4 - Mummy's Toe & Deer Creek Canyon (Founders)
7/11 - Griffith Peak & Cabin BBQ (Founders)
7/18 - Mummy Mtn (Founders)
7/25 - Helicopter Pad & Lee Peak (Explorers)
8/1 - Charleston Peak & Cabin BBQ (National Summit Day) (Founders)

Jim will also be posting mid-week hikes (Wed or Thu) throughout May, Jun and Jul for those interested in additional acclimating and stamina.

Disclaimer:
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.