Return from Vegas

I just returned home from teaching a ten day AMGA Rock Guides Course in Red Rocks. I caught a nasty cold while there so didn’t do much biking; only one ride. I was able to get on some great rock climbs and had a lot of fun with the students.
The one ride I did was awesome. It was at the nearby Cowboy Trails on a trail called Bob Gnarly. It lived up to it’s name as it descended a smooth, water polished, limestone dry streambed with numerous gaps, ledge drops and spooky technical sections. The surrounding desert landscape and views into the canyons of Red Rocks were equally amazing. I’d highly recommend this place for riding to anyone visiting Vegas.
Climbingwise, I was able to get on some popular AND neglected classics like Bruja’s Brew, Lotta Balls, Bullah’s Book, Johnny Vegas, Community Pillar, Group Therapy, Tunnel Vision, Fiddler on the Roof (highlight of the week) and Black Orpheus.
I get to spend a restful weekend at home with my family before leaving for Alaska on Monday. I’m going on my annual “Freeze Your Ass Off Trip”, this time to Mount Huntington.

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