Climbers making the approach to Red Rock Canyon. They are walking in a desert ecoyststem with packs and ropes on their back and the cliffs of Red Rock canyon can be seen in the background.

ROCK

RED

Rock Climbing

Red Rock
November 7-10, 2025

Nevada

Skill Level:
No experience necessary!

Level 4

Accessibility Rating:
1 = Least Accessible
5 = Most Accessible

Category:
Rock Climbing

Lodging:
Camping

Group Size:
10 – 12

COST: $250 per person

OVERVIEW

Typically the first thing that comes to mind when Las Vegas is mentioned is giant casinos and hotels, glitz and glamour under bright lights, and the hustle and bustle of America’s gambling capital, but did you know Las Vegas is also home to one of the nation’s premier rock climbing destinations?

It’s true! Just 30 minutes west of the world famous “Las Vegas Strip” Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area contains thousands of climbing routes, from single pitch sport crags with tame approaches to multi-day big wall adventures that dwarf even the tallest hotel tower in town.

We hope you’ll join Paradox Sports for our BRAND NEW national trip November 7-10th, as we camp and climb with friends in this sandstone paradise. Starting with a welcome dinner on Friday, we’ll spend 3 nights and 2 full days climbing and enjoying gorgeous desert views before we wrap up with a farewell breakfast and departure Monday morning.

Disclaimer: While we don’t anticipate any issues, this trip is permit pending and subject to change/cancellation.  We recommend including purchase protection when booking any flights or rental vehicles.

ACCESSIBILITY

The approach to the climbing sites is varied and is generally characterized as being along well traveled but uneven trails with rocks, boulders, stone steps, sand and gravel likely. The trails are typical “able bodied” climber trails with limited development in regards to ensuring total accessibility. These approaches can range from roadside to approx 1/3mi (taking anywhere from 1 minute to 30 minutes depending on mobility) and may require the assistance of staff and/or volunteers through rougher terrain. Wheelchair accessibility will be challenging but doable with some assistance, however you should have a basic level of comfort in this type of terrain or with receiving assistance.
Paradox Sports strives to serve all individuals regardless of ability, and encourages individuals considering this program to review our Essential Eligibility Criteria. If you have any questions about this program, please contact the National Program Manager at sam@paradoxsports.org.

TRIP SCHEDULE

NOTE: This itinerary is subject to change.
A finalized schedule will be emailed to you before the trip.

FRIDAY

4-6 PM: Arrival and set up camp
6 PM: Welcome dinner and program overview by the campfire

SATURDAY

7 AM: Breakfast at camp
8 AM: Depart for climbing (carpool)
8:30 / 9 AM – 3:30 / 4 PM: Full day of climbing (pack your own lunch)
4 – 6 PM: Free Time – explore the campground, play some games, or take a nap, just be sure to be ready for dinner!
6 PM: Dinner and campfire

SUNDAY

7 AM: Breakfast at camp
8 AM: Depart for climbing (carpool)
8:30 / 9 AM – 3:30 / 4 PM: Full day of climbing (pack your own lunch)
4 – 6 PM: Free Time – explore the campground, play some games, or take a nap, just be sure to be ready for dinner!
6 PM: Dinner and campfire

MONDAY

8 AM: Breakfast
9 AM – 11 AM: Break down camp, pack up and departure

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

We encourage participants to have basic outdoor experience and at minimum an introductory understanding of either rock climbing. Each year we welcome first-time climbers into our community, right alongside some of the best in the world. There will be routes available for a wide variety of skill levels, and coaches to help you succeed – whatever your goal may be. Our climbing will range from 5.7-5.10, with the majority of routes falling around the 5.8-5.9 range.

We will be camping in a large group site at Red Rock Canyon Campground just outside of the National Conservation Area. Our campsite has a large covered pavilion with tables and benches, a fire ring with built in seating around it, and well marked tent spots. There is a vault toilet and good parking at each group site. Please come prepared for all weather! We can expect warm days and potentially chilly nights. Paradox has limited camping gear available to loan if requested.

All participants and climbing assistants are responsible for their transportation to and from the event as well as during the weekend.

Red Rock Canyon is located in the high desert of southern Nevada, just outside of Las Vegas. Drive time to Red Rock Canyon is 20-30 minutes from downtown Las Vegas and 4-4.5hrs from the Los Angeles area. The closest airport is Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) approximately 20 miles away.
Paradox Sports will connect you via email to other participants or climbing assistants for carpooling options, but ultimately you are responsible for your own transportation to and from this program.

We encourage climbers to bring their own personal gear if possible, including a harness, helmet, and climbing shoes. All group gear, including ropes, anchor material, bouldering pads will be provided. Climbers will also need to bring all personal camping gear, including tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad and appropriate clothing. Paradox Sports has a limited range of climbing shoes, helmets, harnesses, and camping gear available to loan if you need to borrow please indicate in your registration. You can see a full packing list for trips at the button above, and we are happy to answer any questions about gear that you might have!

Paradox Sports will provide meals from Friday night dinner through Monday morning breakfast. Build your own lunch items will be provided so individuals can make and pack their lunches to bring with them to the crag.  If you have allergies or dietary restrictions, please include that in your registration.

Due to the nature of this program, climbing assistants should have previous experience on a Paradox Sports trip, attended a Paradox Sports volunteer training, Adaptive Climbing Initiative course, and/or be an experienced climber. We encourage all assistants to have experience in the outdoors. Assistants are expected to belay, be comfortable assisting others through variable terrain, and have at least an introductory understanding of climbing and the associated equipment. Paradox Sports reserves the right to assign assistants to appropriate roles based on the assessment of experience, skills, comfort and overall ability.
Assistants register through the link above, and select “Assistant Climber Registration”. The cost for assisting with the same as the cost for adaptive climbers. As a non-profit, we need to cover our cost to operate and this includes both participants and assistants pitching in to cover trips costs. Often the lines between “participant” and “assistant” are indistinguishable as we enjoy a weekend of climbing as a community. Registration fees for everyone cover food, lodging, equipment, professional guides, extra programming, insurance, and other overhead for planning the trip. It takes a lot to make these programs succeed – we thank you for your contribution both physically and financially.
If you are an AMGA certified guide and want to volunteer guide time on any of our programs, please contact our Program Manager Sam Sala at sam@paradoxsports.org.

What’s Included:

•    Professional guides and instruction
•    Camping and Guide Fees
•    Meals: Friday dinner; Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner; Sunday breakfast and lunch
•    Gear: Technical rock climbing equipment (please indicate your gear needs in your registration)

What’s Not Included:

•    Transportation: All participants and volunteers are responsible for getting to and from the event, as well as transportation during the weekend.
•   Guardian / Partner registrations: Each registration is for one individual only. If your friends, significant other, guardian or personal aid would like to join, we ask that they register as a volunteer for the trip and help cover the costs of lodging, meals, logistics, guides, etc. and that they are eager and willing to be an active part of the community for the weekend!
•   Alcohol is not included, and not permitted while on Paradox Sports programs.
* For information on financial assistance please see more details here.

Unfortunately, due to the nature of our programs, Paradox Sports has a no pets policy.  If you have a service animal that you plan to bring with you on a program, please be sure to let us know in advance and familiarize yourself with this Service Animal Agreement.  We will require a signed copy of this agreement from anyone bringing a service dog with them on the trip.  If you bring any animals on a program that are not service animals, you may be asked to leave without reimbursement.

If you cancel:

•   30+ days before the event, you will receive a 100% refund of your registration fees.
•   Between 14 and 30 days before the event, if we cannot fill your spot, you will receive a 50% refund of your registration fees.
•   14 days or less before the event and we cannot fill your spot, then your registration fee is non-refundable and we will retain the full fee.
•   Without notice (no-show) your registration fee is non-refundable and we will retain the full fee.
*If you are asked to leave any Paradox Sports event by staff due to inappropriate behavior, you will not be refunded any fees in association with the trip or event, no matter the duration that you were in attendance.

Questions? Please contact us at info@paradoxsports.org or by phone 720-638-5593