2014 Group Outings

As you can tell, we like to spend time outside. We enjoy it so much we decided we would invite others to join us. Below is a description of some of the trips we plan to do in 2014. To download a printable Acrobat pdf file of this schedule, click here. Send us an e-mail if you'd like to join us on any of these outings.
(The Danger and Difficulty ratings are based on a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being the safest/easiest and 5 being the most dangerous/difficult.)
Fortification Hill in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area (February 1)

This is a great six mile round trip hike to the top of an extinct volcano on the Arizona side of Hoover dam. The views of Lake Mead, Hoover Dam, the new "O'Callaghan-Tillman Memorial Bridge" and the Las Vegas Valley from the summit are spectacular. This is not a hike for younger children and is fairly strenuous. Bring a lunch and water.
Rock Climbing in Keyhole Canyon (March 22)

This is a great outing for the whole family! Bring a picnic lunch and your family for a day of rock climbing for beginners on up. Petroglyphs and granite walls abound in this secluded desert canyon. No prior experience or special equipment are needed. Come explore Nevada in a new way – vertically!
Bonanza Peak Hike in the Spring Mountains (May 17)

The trail to the summit of Bonanza Peak starts just above the little town of Cold Creek where it makes its way through an old Boy Scout camp, up through pine forests and meadows, to great views from the summit ridge. You can stop there to enjoy the view, or continue a short distance to the peak before returning to the trail head. It's a great way to get out of the summer heat of Las Vegas.
Mummy Mountain Hike in the Spring Mountains (July 19)

Have you seen the mountain that looks like a sleeping mummy near Mt. Charleston? This is the one we are going to climb! This is a strenuous all-day hike. Bring lunch, snacks and plenty of water for this challenging hike.
Icebox Canyon in Red Rock Canyon (September 20)

This is a very popular hike that leads into a narrow slot canyon at the base of Bridge Mountain. It's very scenic and is great for the whole family.
Kayaking the Colorado River through Black Canyon (November 1)

This kayak/canoe trip down the Colorado River below Hoover Dam is a popular all day outing. Join us and enjoy the 11 mile paddle from Hoover Dam to Willow Beach with stops to enjoy hot springs, caves, short hikes and sand beaches. The cost is $77 per person (includes boat rental, permits and transportation to and from the river).

Limited Availability - on first come, first served basis.
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