Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Southwest Airlines SALE!

I received an Email this morning from Southwest. I usually ignore these Emails as they never really have anything of interest to me. Today's news was different! Half off roundtrip air to VEGAS! Why does Vegas matter to a climber? Red Rocks of course! I am now busy trying to find someone who is willing to go to bed early and wake up even earlier while in Sin City!
Hurry up and get your tickets as the sale ends on january 31st! Weekends seem to be filling up fast but the weekdays are wide open and you can expect to pay $150 round trip from Seattle. Flight must be between January 13 and March 11. The weather would be more easily predictable in March I would imagine (although I have had it snow on me in Red Rocks in March before).
This recession can turn out to be very useful for the traveling climber!



Red Rocks is about a 45 min drive from the Las Vegas strip and includes some of the best multi-pitch moderate rock climbs I have ever done! And don't worry if you prefer clipping bolts because Red Rocks is loaded with sport climbs!
How can you resist?!
Here are some trip reports from a few of my Red Rocks trips.

Solar Slab
Panty Wall
Brass Wall
Geronimo
Dark Shadows