From $600/person

Moab
1-3 People per Guide
1-3 Days
Beginner-above

From $600/person

Moab
1-3 People per Guide
1-3 Days
Beginner-above
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Guided access to the inspiring desert tower climbs in and around Moab, Utah. The low guide to client ratio ensures that attention you’ll want in order to take your climbing to a unique level.

Guided Rock Climbing & Desert Adventures in Moab

Moab Desert Towers requires climbing skills that are unique to the Colorado Plateau. If this is your first tower adventure, IFMGA American Mountain Guides Todd or Willie are specialists at suggesting the best climb for you and showing you the necessary skills to reach the summit. Take your traditional climbing abilities to the next level. WMG offers custom trips for every level of climber and adventurer.

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Moab is home to some of the most iconic sandstone towers and desert landscapes in the world. From legendary climbs like Castleton Tower and Ancient Art to hidden slot canyons and crack systems that define desert climbing,

Our guides specialize in teaching the unique skills required to climb on the Colorado Plateau while leading you safely to unforgettable summits. Whether you’re looking for a single-day adventure, a multi-day tower climbing experience, or a skills-based clinic, we’ll help you create your perfect Moab trip.

The best seasons for climbing in Moab are spring (March–May) and fall (September–November) when the desert offers perfect conditions for climbing and exploring.

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Trip Options

Multi-Day Adventures

3-Day Multi-Adventure

  • Day 1: Warm-up day of single-pitch climbing and movement skills

  • Day 2: Multi-pitch desert tower climb (routes tailored to ability). We propose tower ascents for one or two climbers on spires ranging in difficulty from 5.7 to 5.11.

  • Day 3: Slot canyon and canyoneering adventure

3-Day Desert Towers

  • Day 1: Training and crack climbing clinic (belay/rappel skills, crack technique, chimney & off-width climbing)

  • Day 2: Climb Ancient Art in the Fisher Towers

  • Day 3: Climb Castleton Tower via the Kor-Ingles Route, one of North America’s 50 Classic Climbs

Single-Day Adventures

  • Tower Climbing: Choose from over 20 iconic towers, including Castleton, Ancient Art, Lighthouse, and more

  • Multi-Pitch Climbing: Learn and apply techniques on long desert routes

  • Single-Pitch Climbing: Perfect for newer climbers or those looking to build skills

  • Canyoneering: Rappel through sandstone slots and hidden desert canyons

  • Crack Climbing Day: Focused instruction on hand, finger, off-width, and chimney techniques

Educational Clinics

  • Intro to Crack Climbing (2 Days): Learn the fundamentals of crack technique—hands, fists, fingers, off-widths, and gear placement.

  • Multi-Pitch Clinic (2 Days): Build efficiency and confidence for longer routes—belay transitions, anchor systems, and rappelling.

What to Expect

  • Personalized Instruction: Trips are tailored to your experience level and climbing goals.

  • Certified Guides: AMGA-trained guides with deep knowledge of Moab’s unique climbing terrain.

  • Adventure Flexibility: Choose from classic tower summits, technical clinics, or full adventure days.

  • Unforgettable Landscapes: The Colorado Plateau’s red rock desert is unlike anywhere else in the world.

Popular Moab Classics We Guide

  • Castleton Tower (5.9–5.11) – A true desert classic and one of North America’s 50 Classic Climbs.

  • Ancient Art (5.8 A0 / 5.10) – Famous for its airy corkscrew summit in the Fisher Towers.

  • Lighthouse Tower (5.10) – Featuring the Lonely Vigil route, an aesthetic desert spire on River Road.

  • Other Towers: The Rectory, Sister Superior, Owl Rock, and more.

Booking & Custom Dates

We offer scheduled trips throughout the spring and fall seasons, but custom dates are always available. If you’d like to climb outside of the listed calendar dates, contact us directly to coordinate your custom adventure.


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