In northern Nevada explore River Rock, a granite formation just west of Reno along the Truckee River that provides great half-day climbs. Dinosaur Rock, just south of Carson City, challenges climbers to a 140-foot-high crag. And the East Shore Crags of Lake Tahoe furnish climbers with plenty of multi-faced rocks to ascend.

While in rural Nevada, climb at Great Basin National Park, including the 90-foot crag The Diamond, Solomon’s Arrow, Shenandoah Wall and Nameless Tower, which offers three different routes. The Adobe Range north of Elko is a relatively new site offering traditional and sport routes. And Mecca in Caliente tests climbers with crimps, pockets and slopes.

During your visit to the Las Vegas area in southern Nevada, climb the limestone cliffs of the Spring Mountains at Mount Charleston and explore the routes at remote Mount Potosi. If you’re up to conquering sandstone ridges, you must climb at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. There are more than 1,200 routes including Dog Wall, Magic Bus and Olive Oil.

Nevada also has several rock climbing resources, associations and clubs including indoor climbing centers that provide rock walls as well as instruction. Whether it’s outdoor or indoor, beginner or expert, the climbs in Nevada are worth every pinched finger.