Crack Camp! Ultimate Climbing Clinic in Moab, Utah
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
3 days
Fitness Level
Participants should have a moderate to strong fitness level with some climbing experience to fully benefit from the clinic.
Overview
Join expert climbers in Moab for a 3-day crack climbing clinic led by Mary Eden. Improve your skills, discover essential techniques, and enjoy the stunning desert surroundings.
Crack Camp!
3 days • Climb with Tradprincess and special guest instructors! • Ages 16+
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About This Adventure
Join expert climbers for an unforgettable 3-day crack climbing clinic in the stunning desert! Under the guidance of Mary Eden and talented instructors, you'll enhance your skills, learn essential techniques, and forge lasting friendships. Experience the thrill of climbing while immersing yourself in nature and creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Duration
3 days
About
These clinics are stacked with talented climbers who are also incredible instructors. Join Mary Eden, aka TradPrincess, and other great guides for 3 days of incredible instruction and fun! They can't wait to share their knowledge of crack climbing and the desert with you. Come climb with these incredible athletes and improve your climbing and have a weekend you will never forget!
Topics Covered
Review: We will be doing a TON of climbing but will also review and expand upon your knowledge of the following.
- Knots
- Communication
- Leave No Trace
Movement
- Crack climbing, fingers to off-width
- Movement efficiency/transitions for crack climbs
- Wide climbing technique
- Thin crack technique
- Roof crack technique
- General training tips
Anchoring: We will discuss gear placements for both protection and anchoring.
- What makes a good anchor
- Traditional gear‚ cams, nuts
- Fixed hardware, trees and natural features
- Extensions‚ how and why
Traditional climbing
- Racking
- Placements
- Anchors
- Cleaning
Rescue and Retreat
- Lowering
- Rappelling
- Bailing safely
Leading
- Clipping
- Racking for success
- Strategy and efficiency
- Route-finding
Equipment
- What is needed, what is not
- Selection, proper use, storage and life expectancy
General
- Use of guidebooks, topos, climbing grades
- Leave No Trace (LNT)
- Climbing myths
- Hazard assessment
Includes
- Instructors
- Equipment
- Campsite
Message from us!
These crack clinics provide an immersion in a true desert climbing experience. We will camp, climb, eat, learn, struggle, fail, and succeed together. We focus on creating an atmosphere where you can feel comfortable to be your most true self in a positive, fun, and friendly environment. In short, we want to share climbing and this place that we love so much with you!
Our number one goal for the clinic is to provide you with a sense of accomplishment! We want you to achieve and exceed goals that you didn't think you could reach and will work hard to make that happen. We want you to leave our clinic with gobies, tired muscles, new skills, a new or enhanced appreciation for our delicate ecosystem, and a bit about the history of this beautiful place. We also hope that you leave our clinic with new friendships, partners to climb with, and HUGE smiles!
It is for these reasons and so many more that we hope you choose our clinic to experience the most unique and inspiring climbing that this beautiful desert has to offer. We hope you join us for one of these hand-jamming, fist-stacking, ring-locking, silly-joking, s'more-making trips of a lifetime!
Adventure Tips
Bring Plenty of Water
Moab’s dry desert climate means dehydration is a real risk—carry at least 3 liters per day.
Use Crack-Specific Climbing Tape
Protect your hands and improve grip by taping fingers and knuckles before climbing.
Wear Comfortable Climbing Shoes
Opt for shoes with a snug fit and good edging capability to confidently navigate cracks.
Start Early to Avoid Midday Heat
Begin climbs in the morning or late afternoon when temperatures are cooler.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Desert bighorn sheep
- Collared lizards
History
Moab has a rich climbing heritage dating back to the 1960s and has developed into a world-renowned desert climbing destination.
Conservation
Red River Adventures promotes Leave No Trace principles to preserve the fragile desert ecosystem and minimize environmental impact.
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Adventure Hotspots in Moab
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Climbing Harness
Provides safety and support during climbs.
Climbing Tape
Protects hands and fingers specifically during crack climbs.
Approach Shoes
Comfortable footwear for hiking to climbing spots.
Sun Protection (hat and sunscreen)
Essential for shielding skin from harsh desert sun.
summer specific