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Red Rock / Las Vegas
Red Rock / Las Vegas Programs
The vast sandstone walls of the Aztec formation, with its plentiful holds, gritty texture, and desert varnish, make for some of the most rewarding rock climbing anywhere in the United States – and only a few miles from the Las Vegas strip.
American Alpine Institute offers rock climbing courses and private climbs from September–April, as well as hiking programs in Red Rock Canyon and nearby Mt. Charleston. Refine your search using the filters below.
Guided Rock Climbing in Red Rock – Las Vegas, Nevada
As the fall temperatures and wet weather start to overtake the more temperate climbing areas in the U.S., rock climbers begin their annual migration to the Desert Southwest in search … Read more
Outdoor Rock Climbing – Intensive Introduction
If you’re new to rock climbing or have only climbed indoors, stepping outside opens up a whole new world of adventure. Outdoor climbing introduces unique physical and mental challenges that … Read more
Learn to Lead – Trad Rock Climbing Leadership
Our Learn to Lead – Introduction to Traditional Rock Leadership Course gives you the skills and confidence to lead your own single-pitch trad climbs. You’ll practice gear placement, anchor building, … Read more
Women’s Climbing & Mountaineering Programs
AAI is proud to offer a variety of women’s climbing and mountaineering programs, including women’s rock climbing clinics, mountaineering courses, and guided summit climbs. All-women courses offer a powerful opportunity for … Read more
Technical Self-Rescue for Climbers
Even experienced climbers can face unexpected challenges on the rock. Your partner may get stuck mid-route, a novice climber may freeze halfway up a toprope, or an injury could make … Read more
AMGA Single-Pitch Instructor Course and Exam
Single Pitch Instructor Certification The American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) Single Pitch Instructor Course is the first in the AMGA sequence of climbing instructor and guide training programs. The SPI … Read more
Leave No Trace Level 1 Instructor Course
Every time we step into the backcountry we have an impact. We walk on terrain that may be changed by our method of travel. We build fires and go to … Read more
Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor Course
Every time we step into the backcountry we have an impact. We walk on terrain that may be changed by our method of travel. We build fires and go to … Read more
Guided Hiking in Red Rock – Las Vegas, Nevada
Just 20 miles outside of the sights, sounds, and crowds of the Las Vegas Strip lies Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Red Rock boasts beautiful craggy peaks, red sandstone … Read more
Aid Climbing and Big Wall Techniques
Introduction to Aid Climbing There is a point in every climber’s life when he or she looks at a massive vertical rock face and says, “I want to climb that.” … Read more
Multi-Pitch Skills Course
Do you dream of climbing technical peaks and big routes? The skills required to multi-pitch climb are an essential step toward the ascent of long complicated lines like Epinephrine in … Read more
Mountain Programs for Youth Organizations
Research shows that adventure education has an incredibly positive impact on children and youth. These types of experiences increase confidence, encourage cooperation, enhance communication skills, build self-reliance, strengthen friendships and … Read more
Guided First Ascents at Red Rock, NV
Red Rock Canyon is not a very old climbing area in the scheme of things. A small cadre of locals and a handful of visiting climbers have primarily been responsible … Read more
Military and Government Mountain Training
Military, law enforcement and other government agents are often required to work in “high-end” mountain terrain to achieve their tactical objectives. These settings may require technical rock climbing, glacier mountaineering, … Read more
Corporate Team Building – Rock Climbing and Rappelling
Rock climbing is an ideal resource for any organization that is interested in building trust and cooperation amongst its members. The sport presents teamwork as a natural solution to overcoming … Read more
AMGA Climbing Wall Instructor
The American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) Climbing Wall Instructor Certification is for professionals who teach climbing on indoor gyms and artificial climbing walls. This two-and-a-half-day course and exam aims to … Read more
Warrior’s Way Trad and Mental Training
A lead climber silhouetted against a deep blue sky in Joshua Tree. Ian Mceleney. The Warrior’s Way Trad and Mental Training program is an intensive 2-day private coaching session designed … Read more
