Private 1/2 Day Rock Climbing Trip Near Moab

Enjoy a Fun Introduction to Desert Rock Climbing!

Moab offers a diversity of climbing routes within easy reach of town. If you’ve never climbed before, or have limited experience, this 1/2 Day Moab Cragging Trip is a fun introduction to desert rock climbing. You will learn the essentials and have 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 high-quality climbs and a relaxed atmosphere will allow you to progress at your own pace – all of this in a beautiful setting.

Duration

4-5 Hours

Trip Overview

• Duration: 4 – 5 hours
  
• Drive from Moab: up to 20 minutes
  
• Maximum Guide to Client Ratio: 1:6
  
• Season: Year-round
  
• Mileage: 1 mile
  
• Hiking: Some steep and short approach hikes over loose terrain
  
• Technical: Crack and face climbing up to 5.10 top-rope
  

Skill & Fitness Level

• No climbing experience is required
  
• Beginner-intermediate athletic skill level
  

• Must be able to hike 1 mile over natural terrain with steep grades

• Minimum Age: 5 years

• Children must be mature enough to use reason and logic to mitigate their instinctual fear of backing over a cliff edge and also weigh enough (around 50lbs.) to counter the mass of the rope they’ll need to push through their rappel device.
  

What You Will Learn

• Anchoring, knots, and rope management
  
• Belaying the lead climber
  
• Lowering
  
• 4th- and 5th-class climbing and scrambling
  

Provided

• Snacks (granola bars, peanuts, etc)
  
• All of the technical gear you will need for climbing
  
• Transportation from our office to the route and back to our office
  

What to Wear

• Running shoes or lightweight hiking shoes that you are comfortable possibly getting wet or dirty
  
• No open-toed sandals, please
  
• Clothes that are light-weight and loose fitting to allow you flexibility and freedom of movement
  
• Clothes that are suitable for the season
  

What to Bring

• Nalgene or CamelBak for water
  
• Sunscreen
  
• Lip balm
  
• Brimmed hat
  
• Light long-sleeve shirt (for sun protection)
  
• Sunglasses
  
• Light rain gear
  
• Camera
  
• Extra snacks if you get hungry, are a growing teenager, or have dietary restrictions or allergies