Rock Climbing

Beginning to Intermediate Rock Climbing

Half-Day at the Local Crag

  • Duration: 4-5 hours
  • Drive from Moab: 15 - 20 minutes
  • Season: all year
  • Max. guide to client ratio: 1:6
  • Technical: top roped climbing, 60-90' routes
  • Minimum age: 5 years

This fun introduction to desert rock climbing allows you to learn the essentials and provides ample time to ascend the walls and get a feel for the local rock. We adapt the curriculum to your needs and experience level; a variety of routes and a relaxed atmosphere will allow you to progress at your own pace—all of this in a beautiful setting.

You can expect to learn:

  • Climbing equipment use and care
  • Crack and face climbing techniques
  • Knots & rope management
  • Basic belay techniques
  • Rappelling & descending
  • SAFETY

Advanced Rock Climbing

See Also Rock Tower Climbing

Full-Day at Indian Creek

  • Duration: 6 – 8 hours
  • Drive from Moab: 1 hour
  • Season: spring and fall
  • Max. guide to client ratio: 1:4
  • Technical: 5.8 and up; crack climbing, 60 – 130' routes

If you are interested in climbing Moab's most famous crack climbs, then a full day at Indian Creek is a must! The absolute best place for jamming, this is your chance to get the beta on how to best use your fingers, hands, feet, (and other body parts!) for upward progress. We'll address gear placement, camming device limitations, specialized shoes, hand taping, and more.

What you can expect:

  • Extensive gear placement & removal info
  • Long routes on impeccable rock
  • Petroglyphs galore!
  • A beautiful old-west setting with magnificent vistas