COME OUT FOR ROCKTOBER AT RED ROCKS NV!

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Chris Daymartin approaches Rainbow Mountain in Red Rock National Conservation Area through desert flora. Our early morning group make an alpine start on the classic Crimson Chrysalis III 5.8****. The route climbs the largest tower in the Right side of Mountain.

TRIP DATES: April 1-20

        This Spring, IFMGA guide Mark Allen will be guiding through his outfitters network in the Southwestern US to take advantage of North America's prime rock climbing season: October. Please join me on a trip geared to your liking in Red Rock National Conservation Area (NCA), just out side of Las Vegas.

        With the variety of traditional cracks and sporty face climbs, Red Rocks has something to offer for every skill level, from beginner to seasoned rock climbers. This world-renowned climbing area and desert mountain environment make the perfect combo in creating a rewarding climbing trip.Plus, did I mention these are day-trips? How civilized! Days end with beer at the ale house, planning the next best outing!

Jay Allen climbing Neon Sunset 5.8*** at one of the many sport climbing areas at Red Rocks.  ~Photo Mark Allen

ABOUT THE CONSERVATION AREA

Red Rock Canyon was designated as Nevada's first National Conservation Area located 17 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip on Charleston Boulevard/State Route 159. The area is 195,819 acres and is visited by thousands of climbers each year. In marked contrast to a town focused on entertainment, bling-bling, and gaming, Red Rock Canyon offers hundreds sport climbs, moderate multi-pitch rock climbs, and long Alpine routes, and treks. "Alpine Routes" you ask? Absolutely. The nature of the red rock terrain is such that it yields climbing that requires the skills of an alpine rock climber. Tall faces and towers, interesting approaches, adventure climbing, and complicated descents evoke many of the same strategies required to climb in places like Washington Pass in the North Cascades or the High Sierra in California.

Willie seconding Pitch 7 on Epinephrine. My favorite pitch of the whole climb. Steep finger crack that locks your fingers into place. The climbing was steep and fast~ Photo Mark Allen

So Come on out! Bring the family and combine it with a trip to Vegas, Stay on the strip or one of the more quiet modest ranches. Lets work out the best trip for the time you have. Drop me a line and lets do it!

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TRIP DATES: April 1-20

Contact:

cell :360-305-2383

climb@markallenalpine.com

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SPEND NOVEMBER IN JOSHUA TREE, CA

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The Quartze Monzonite rocks and the Joshua tree forests provides a unique escape from your home. There are literally hundreds of crags here like this one located in pristine desert for your climbing enjoyment.  ~Photo Mark Allen

TRIP DATES NOVEMBER 1-DECEMBER 1st

WHY JOSHUA TREE?

November is just the tip of the J-Tree prime season. Each year many climbers from all over the world travel to Joshua Tree which has more established routes than any climbing area in North America. It could very well be the most popular climbing area in the world. What climbers experience here today is the result of several generations of climbers who have come before them. This has influenced the climbing ambiance of Joshua Tree to be a very commutative and relaxed environment. This November Mark Allen's Expeditions Northwest (ENW) will be running custom trips through local outfitters offering the most accommodating rock cragging trips in the park. 

NUTS AND BOLTS:

ENW can customize your trip to suite your groups climbing style, skills needed, and logistics required to maximize your time here.  All you need is a small carry-on or ruck sack in your car with a few basic essentials and the rest is easily provided.  Food, camping essentials, shelter, or accommodations can be arranged through my service.   

Ian McEleney send out the depths on a local favorite 5.10 hand crack~Photo Mark Allen

NEAR-BY AIRPORTS

Palm Springs Airport : 

1hr : 15min from Park Entrance: $220-300 for a round trip ticket.

ENW can arrange: 

*Food*Rentals*Accommodations *Camping Essentials*Camping*Climbing Guide*Group Equipment

Ian McEleney works out the moves on Coarse and Buggy 5.11b on Top Rope training for a clean future lead~Photo Mark Allen

So come on down and lets make your trip happen. Book your trip now for Joshua tree for the 2009 season. I'm looking forward to working with you all. 

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TRIP DATES NOVEMBER 1-DECEMBER 1st

CONTACT 

e-mail: climb@markallenalpine.com 

phone: 360-305-2383

30 DAY EXPEDITION TO RUTH GORGE ALASKA

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*Mooses Tooth in the Ruth Gorge Alaska Range
Expedition Location: Ruth Gorge, Central Alaska Range, Alaska USA
Date of Expedition: April 25 through May 26
Expedition Climbers: Mark Allen, Ben Kurdt, Phillip Wheelock

Contact: IMGalpinistgrant@gmail.com ;
PO BOX 1004 Winthrop WA 98862;
Tell: 360-305-2383


THE PROJECT
The Ruth Gorge in the Central Alaska Range has been in the center of alpinist activity in North America. It is this venue we seek mixed alpine objectives while establishing new routes on major peaks.

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CLIMB IN THE NORTH CASCADES WITH NORTH CASCADE MOUNTAIN GUIDES

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Come join me this season in the North Cascades this summer. This is an Alpine environment that will give you an experence that you will not find on the Larger Cascades Volcanos. The North Cascades gives you a wild sence of remotness on Alpine Rock and Alpine Glaciers at moderate eleveations. I will be basing my trips out of two small towns (MAZAMA and MARBLEMOUNT) depending on the objective we seek. Bellow are common programs that I will be running.



*INTRODUCTION TO ALPINE ROCK CLIMBING
*ADVANCED ALPINE ROCK
*RESCUE CLINICS
*INTRODUCTION TO ALPINE MOUNTAINEERING
*ADVANCED ALPINE CLIMBING
*ALPINE TREKS
*GLACIAL TRAVEL AND RESCUE

ALPINE ROCK CLIMBING AT WASHINGTON PASS
Near the Town of Mazama


*Mark Allen Lead's up splitter granite on North Early Winter Spire at Washington Pass~Photo Joel Kauffman

NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK
Based out of Marblemount, WA

There is no other location that offers the same quality of climbing in as breathtaking of a venue than the North Cascades. The verity of terrain offers something for all interests in Rock, Glaciers, or Ice. The climbing yields long moderate rock ridge runs, Glacial traverses, steep rock Climbs, or interesting snow climbs all pack into the remote jagged peaks of the range.


*Bob Huge crossing the Boston Glacier in the North Cascades National Park during a 5-day Alpine program.


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