Current Issues

IMPORTANT: BLM Wilderness / Bolt Plan

The BLM is intending to revise its management plan for Red Rock. The revised Wilderness Management Plan and its related Climbing Management Plan will be important to all climbers who come to Red Rock. The crucial element will be new bolting regulations.

For current details on this situation, check the Wilderness Plan News page.

April 07 - Parking Warning on Route 159?

A local climber recently received a parking warning while parked at the old Oak Creek road (i.e. the approach for Resolution Arete). This is an area where we always thought parking was unrestricted. We understand that at this time the BLM is issuing nothing more than warnings, but nobody is even sure why this was a problem. We are looking more deeply into the matter.

Late Exit System

On these short winter days it is very easy to be late returning to your car, and the tickets are EXPENSIVE. The BLM has a "Late Exit" system in place to allow climbers extra time before they must exit the scenic loop road.

Note that passes can be issued only for the Angel Food Wall, Ice Box Canyon, Pine Creek, Juniper Canyon, and Oak Creek. Furthermore, passes are issued only for multi-pitch routes, not single pitch or sport climbs. Climbers doing the biggest walls on Rainbow, Wilson, and Bridge Mountain can even get an overnight pass (details on the recorded information).

Call the LATE EXIT RECORDING at 702-515-5050.

You can call up to seven days prior to your climb. If you can get a cell phone signal in Red Rock (don't count on this), you can call as late as 4:20 p.m. on the day of your climb. Be prepared to recite the following information to the answering machine:

Name and address
Vehicle license number and description
Type of pass (late exit or overnight)
Intended date of climb
Route Name
Parking area
Your phone number

All climbers should take advantage of this excellent resource. Any number of unexpected things can cause you to run late on a climb. Don't let your trip get ruined with an expensive, but avoidable, parking ticket.

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The Las Vegas Climbers Connection What Is the LVCLC? Current Issues Local Climbing Membership Meeting Notes Links & Friends Contact Us	Current Issues IMPORTANT: BLM Wilderness / Bolt Plan The BLM is intending to revise its management plan for Red Rock. The revised Wilderness Management Plan and its related Climbing Management Plan will be important to all climbers who come to Red Rock. The crucial element will be new bolting regulations. For current details on this situation, check the Wilderness Plan News page. April 07 - Parking Warning on Route 159? A local climber recently received a parking warning while parked at the old Oak Creek road (i.e. the approach for Resolution Arete). This is an area where we always thought parking was unrestricted. We understand that at this time the BLM is issuing nothing more than warnings, but nobody is even sure why this was a problem. We are looking more deeply into the matter. Late Exit System On these short winter days it is very easy to be late returning to your car, and the tickets are EXPENSIVE. The BLM has a "Late Exit" system in place to allow climbers extra time before they must exit the scenic loop road. Note that passes can be issued only for the Angel Food Wall, Ice Box Canyon, Pine Creek, Juniper Canyon, and Oak Creek. Furthermore, passes are issued only for multi-pitch routes, not single pitch or sport climbs. Climbers doing the biggest walls on Rainbow, Wilson, and Bridge Mountain can even get an overnight pass (details on the recorded information). Call the LATE EXIT RECORDING at 702-515-5050. You can call up to seven days prior to your climb. If you can get a cell phone signal in Red Rock (don't count on this), you can call as late as 4:20 p.m. on the day of your climb. Be prepared to recite the following information to the answering machine: Name and address Vehicle license number and description Type of pass (late exit or overnight) Intended date of climb Route Name Parking area Your phone number All climbers should take advantage of this excellent resource. Any number of unexpected things can cause you to run late on a climb. Don't let your trip get ruined with an expensive, but avoidable, parking ticket.
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