Hiking with Dogs | Mt Charleston Wilderness | Spring Mountains, Nevada
Two dog experts, Pug Society rescue owners and avid hikers give their best wisdom and tips for hiking with dogs. Click image or title above for more…
Plan Your Las Vegas Area Wilderness Adventure by Season and Temperature
You can generally count on a decrease of about 5 degrees for every 1,000ft elevation rise. Since the elevation of the Las Vegas Strip is about 2000ft and the elevation of Charleston Peak is nearly 12,000ft there is a 10,000ft elevation difference between the two. Doing the math, 10,000ft X 5 degrees per 1,000ft = 50 degrees. Therefore, generally, the temperature at the summit of Charleston Peak is about 50 degrees lower than the temperature on the Las Vegas Strip. Click image or title above for more…
