Getting started
Can I come alone?
Yes - most people do at first.
What if I can only come once?
That's totally fine.
Do I need to join officially right away?
No. Try it first.
Experience & fitness
What if I've never climbed or camped?
That's very common.
Do I need to be fit?
No baseline fitness required; trips vary in difficulty.
Transportation & carpool
Do I need a car?
You do not need a car to come meet us. Transportation and carpool options vary by trip.
Friends & guests
Can I bring friends?
Guest eligibility is trip-specific and announced with the event.
Where and when we meet
- •Tuesdays, 5–7 p.m., at Nevada Climbing Center
- •Thursdays, 5–7 p.m., at the UNLV Rec Wall
- •General meeting dates are announced in Discord
- •Unofficial meets coordinated through Discord
- •Official trips and events have designated meetup spots
How to join trips
- 1.Follow Discord #announcements for trip info
- 2.RSVP on Eventbrite
- 3.Coordinate equipment and carpool needs
- 4.Show up at the designated meetup spot
How to become a member
- 1.Join the UNLV Mountain Club organization in the UNLV Involvement Center
- 2.Join the Discord and follow Instagram to connect with the community
- 3.Send the $25 annual membership dues through Zelle to (702) 217-9376
- •Hiking
- •Camping
- •Climbing
- •Backpacking
- •Mountain Biking
- •Snow Sports
- •Water Sports
Note
Keep your Zelle payment confirmation. Leadership reviews the membership form and confirms payments against the club account.
How we communicate
- •Discord for communication and announcements
- •Text for day-of coordination
- •Eventbrite for RSVPs, waivers, emergency contact (coming soon to the web app)
- •PhotoCircle for trip photos
- •The website for the public calendar and membership account