WMG's Top Picks for a Safe Summer in the Wasatch: A wide diversity of routes, with something exciting and new for everyone, from beginner to expert!
Climbing Adventures
Wasatch Mountain Guides Moab Desert towers offer THE Tick List of the Great American West for climbers.
Climbing techniques mentorship program lasts for 4 weeks. Each week we’ll meet twice for (1) instruction day + (1) field day. You’ll leave knowing how to explore terrain in a safe manner.
Push your limits physically and aerobically in an incredible high mountain setting, with breathtaking views.
Suitable for beginners to learn the basics of climbing equipment, outdoor, ropework, anchors and much more!
For those looking for a morning warm-up or after-work climb, we offer half day climbing trips in the Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons
Develop new skills that demand responsibility and safety. Unleash a kid on a climbing wall to enable great rewards
WMG offers guided summer programs for all ability levels from the absolute beginner through to the seasoned multi-pitch trad expert or ultra-trail runner, and has tailor-made each AND every one of our introductory, technical, custom and education programs here in the Wasatch Range, to allow the absolute max enjoyment of the incredibly diversity to be found extraordinary home. We just can’t wait to share the breathtakingly beautiful and wild Wasatch mountains with YOU.
The Wasatch Range offers a wide variety of climbing, and all types of rock, in one place! Climbers will discover a huge diversity of options, from easy slabs, and fun cracks, to steep and overhanging cruxes. There is no other climbing destination in the USA that offers such a diversity of climbing in a small area: we encounter both granite, quartzite AND limestone in the Big and Little Canyon, so it is no wonder climbers come here to experience the Wasatch’s truly incredible climbs.
Our rock climbing courses expose new climbers to fundamental climbing skills that are difficult to learn in the gym. Whether you’re progressing toward becoming an independent outdoor climber or you just want to be comfortable assessing others use of climbing anchors and single pitch systems, WMG’s courses will teach you the skills and have you put them to use. Our kid’s rock climbing clinics allow us to spend time outside and expend some of that extra energy! Developing new skills that demand responsibility and safety.
Or why not try one of our epic 1 to 2-day traverses! Or an ascent of the South Ridge of local emblem Mount Superior. Depending on the time of the year and the conditions, Superior can be a full day of relatively easy alpine rock climbing in a stunning alpine environment, or a tougher snowier day filled with a range of challenges that will require a strong desire to succeed!
At WMG we combine extensive qualifications with decades of accrued experience, combined with a deep-held understanding and love for nature, and a dedication to protecting the wilderness areas we visit. Come and experience the perfect adventure this summer in this pristine environment.
Although none of us have experienced a pandemic before, the WMG family of staff, clients, and our providers all around the world have quickly risen to the occasion in whatever way they can around the world. In turn, we would like to thank everyone we have heard from for their kindness and support.
Looking forward to this summer, we sincerely hope you will join us to enjoy the wilderness and distancing the vast and majestic Wasatch provide.
Getting outside to destress, move our bodies, breath in fresh air and build our defences with some vital vitamin D, has become more important than ever.
As specialists in designing customized adventures and experts in risk planning and mitigation, we assure that we are able to conduct our activities with maximum safety measures during the Covid-19 crisis. Some of our efforts mean the following:
- we can currently accept private groups only
- no car pooling
- hand hygiene measures at regular intervals
- avoid touching face
- masks where possible or sensible e.g. at belays
- social distancing of 6 feet minimum
- flexible plans, declaration of any symptoms whatsoever
- adhere to CDC, federal state and county guidelines
- clear safely briefings
- shared gear will be disinfected in the sun or washed between use
- Leave No Trace
We urge everyone heading out to enjoy the outdoors to be mindful of how their individual actions reflect on the whole outdoor community. The key will be for individuals to take a sensible approach to their activities, use your judgement to manage the risks, and to consider the social responsibility we all have to each other, to protecting our emergency services and to minimise the transmission of COVID-19.
- Be prepared: Some car parks, toilets and other facilities may remain closed
- Be considerate: Think about how your actions might impact on others
- Be COVID aware: keep hygiene in mind at all times, and avoid sharing food, and drink with others
Please rest assured we are holding our usual dates, providers and guides, to provide our expedition experience to its usual high standards of success and excellence, despite the uncertainty at this time. We have of course endeavoured to build suitable cancellation policies into our bookings for the season to accommodate circumstances.
What are the requisites for prior experience?
We are happy to guides clients with absolutely no experience, all the way up to accomplished climbers, catering for all needs, abilities and goals.
What will the group size be?
Our maximum ratio of clients to guides is 4:1, groups can vary from 1 to 4 with one guide, or from 5 to 8, with two guides. We are able to cater for larger groups with advance booking.
I do not have my own climbing gear, can I rent it?
Purchasing your own gear is a great step to take, but we do have gear to lend at no additional cost, on a first come first serve basis.
Do I need to bring food?
A packed lunch is required for full day trips, and for half days no, but in any case we do require you to bring plenty of snacks and water along.
Is it risky?
While no outdoor adventure can be 100% risk free, due to the inherent nature of backcountry sports, hiring a qualified mountain guide is the best possible way to mitigate the risks involved.
Half Day Kids Rock Climbing Camp
- 1 Person $250
- $50 each additional climber, 3 maximum
Half & Full Day Rock Climbing for All Levels
Half-Day
- 1 Person $250
- $50 each additional climber, 3 maximum
Full-Day
- 1 person $495
- $100 extra for an additional climber, 2 maximum
Learn to Climb
- 1 Person $395
- $50 each additional climber, 4 maximum
1-day Traverses
- 1 Person $495
- $100 extra for an additional climber, 2 maximum
2-day Traverses
- 1 Person $1000
- $500 extra for an additional climber, 2 maximum
We currently have availability for the following upcoming dates, please check back for updates!
- Weekend of Aug 28, Aug 29, Aug 30, Aug 31
- Weekend of Sept 4, Sept 5, Sept 6
- Weekend of Sept 11, Sept 12, Sept 13
- Weekend of Sept 18, Sept 19, Sept 20
- Weekend of Sept 25, Sept 26, Sept 27 weekend
Once you have chosen a trip and date, click on SAVE YOUR SPOT above and drop us a line to confirm availability! We simply require your payment, and for you to complete our Trip Registration Form.
Payments and Cancellation for Full & Half Day Trips, Clinics, and Courses
Fees for all trips including avalanches courses, mountaineering, rock climbing, hiking, and backcountry skiing are due in full at the time of booking and full payment is required to complete your registration.
Payments may be made via credit card or check to Wasatch Mountain Guides.