Specialists in Vertical Adventures

The ultimate desert experience! Attaining the summit of one of these magnificent spires is so much more than a just a climb, it's a complete feast for the senses! These routes are carefully chosen to provide the new desert climber a chance to increase their skills one-on-one with a trained and enthusiastic guide.

"Erosion is turning these walls into tumbling boulders and finally to silt, but our blink of geologic time catches fleeting moments of glory: a massive pillar that has splintered away from a buttress, or the remains of a butte making one last unlikely gesture before collapsing in the dirt...."

Jeff Achey, Climbing Magazine

Ancient Art Tower

Ancient Art Tower is a great introduction to multi-pitch climbing, and the perfect desert spire for your first foray into the magical sandstone towers of the Colorado Plateau. Right out of a Dr. Suess book, this phenomenal tower boasts the tiniest and most gravity-defying summit imaginable! Don't let the 5.10 rating fool you, most of the climbing is no harder than 5.8, with the harder moves bypassed with a bit of direct aid.

What you can expect:

• A short approach hike through a fantasyland of rocks, hoodoos and giant monoliths.
• Equal amounts of fun face climbing and interesting crack climbing; moderate but very memorable.
• Cool climbing on the downright laughable stone pedestal aptly named the Corkscrew Summit!
• World-class photo opportunities with amazing vistas of the other Fisher Towers.
• A truly memorable climbing experience with a professional guide

Price: $295 One person (private guide). $210 per person for 2
Departure Time: Varies according to the season.

Lighthouse Tower

Lighthouse Tower is located a few miles upstream of Moab on the Colorado River, this often overlooked gem is a favorite of local climbers due to its' incredible summit and spectacular climbing! Very fun, moderate climbing, from cracks to steep face climbing with thrilling exposure and spectacular views up and down the river.

What you can expect:

• Very fun, moderate climbing, from cracks to steep face climbing.
• Thrilling exposure with spectacular views up and down the river.
• A summit block the size of a refrigerator!
• A perfect summer climbing adventure.

Price: $295 One person (private guide). $210 Two people
Departure Time: Varies according to the season.

Castleton Tower

Castleton Tower is steeped in history and it just may be the West's most famous stone tower! This truly qualifies as one of the Fifty Classic Climbs of North America. A striking sentinel that overlooks Castle Valley and the Colorado River, this rock should be #1 tower on any desert climber's hit list! A choice of two mega-classic routes of the same difficulty (one shady, one sunny) This is a big day with great exposure and airy rappels.

What you can expect:

• A choice of two mega-classic routes of the same difficulty (one shady, one sunny).
• Fun, moderate crack climbing on great stone.
• Unbelievable views 1400' above the surrounding desert.
• A big day with great exposure and airy rappels.
• A summit register crammed full of desert climbing history.

Price: $325 One person, private guide. $250 Two people
Departure Time: Varies according to the season.

Advanced Climbing
Other Castle Valley Towers are available for the experienced climber: Sister Superior, The Rectory, and others! Call for details.