Local Crag Etiquette

We acknowledge the indigenous home and ancestral lands upon which we live and play, Nüwüwü (Chemehuevi), Tudinu, Te-Moak, Nuwuvi (Southern Paiute), Newe (Western Shoshone).

Climbing areas around the world have seen a large increase in use following the global success of films like Free Solo and Dawn Wall. Southern Nevada is one of those areas that has been impacted by rise in popularity of the sport, bringing thousands of new climbers to the area. These new climbers may not be be familiar with local ethics, so it’s up to us to educate educate them on how to be responsible stewards of Southern Nevada and be mindful of our impact on the environment.

  • If you’re out in a large group, be aware of your space! Don’t block trails or bogart an entire area by hanging ropes.

    Be aware of your noise levels and don’t play music. It’s easy to distract other climbers, putting their safety at risk.

    Once you're done with a route, pull your rope and move on.

  • Respect wildlife, sensitive plants, soils, and cultural resources. Respect all closures—they are in place to protect cultural resources and not abiding by them will jeopardize access. Red Rock has petroglyphs. Do not touch or climb on them. Do not remove any artifacts. If you're not sure if something qualifies as an artifact, leave it alone.

    Do not create new trails or take shortcuts to existing trails. These "social trails" disturb the surrounding habitat and causes erosion. Look for existing access trails to boulders and be aware of crash pad placement. Do not crush or trample vegetation found along the edges of trails, boulders, or at the base of walls.

  • You may love dogs, but not everyone feels that way! Make sure that your dogs are leashed at crags and under control. Be aware of where your pup is at all times! Make sure to pick up your dog’s poop before you leave.