Join elite athletes for a 3-day offwidth climbing clinic in Moab, Utah. Experience expert coaching, iconic crack climbs, and camaraderie that will elevate your climbing skills.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
3 days, 6–8 hours per day
Fitness Level
Participants should have good upper body strength, endurance, and flexibility to manage strenuous crack climbing.
Wildlife
History
The Moab region holds significant history from the Ancient Puebloans and has been a climbing destination since the 1980s evolution of crack climbing techniques.
Conservation
Climbers are encouraged to practice Leave No Trace principles to preserve fragile sandstone formations and desert ecosystems in the Moab area.
Red River Adventures
Join elite athletes for a 3-day offwidth climbing clinic in Moab, Utah. Experience expert coaching, iconic crack climbs, and camaraderie that will elevate your climbing skills.
Red River Adventures is a Moab, Utah–based outfitter featured on The Adventure Collective that specializes in guided canyoneering, rock climbing, rafting, and instructional courses. The company leads distinct Moab canyoneering trips such as Morning Glory (Ephedra’s Grotto), a roughly 3-mile route with guided rappels of about 90 feet into a sandstone chamber and 120 feet near Morning Glory Arch, and Chamisa Canyon (Entrajo Canyon), a water-carved slot canyon of roughly 2.5 miles with wading, scrambling, optional rappels, and summer swimming.
Guided rock climbing offerings include private one-day guided rock climbing with AMGA-certified instructors, multi-pitch climbing instruction, classic introductory and advanced tours, Crack Camp programs, and iconic climbs such as Castleton Tower and Indian Creek. Instructional and professional development courses listed include AMGA SPI exam and course offerings, AIARE avalanche courses, avalanche rescue, and backcountry mentorship.
Red River Adventures also lists ice climbing programs (half-day to multi-pitch and full-day), backcountry ski and heli-ski options, international trips such as Ski Hokkaido and Ski - Chamonix, and river options including Moab half-day rafting and a full-day Fisher Towers rafting trip. All trip descriptions indicate guided experiences and technical elements appropriate to the route.
Prospective participants should review specific trip summaries for distance, technical difficulty, and equipment requirements. Trip choices cover day trips, full-day guided adventures, multi-day instruction, certification exams, and specialty international offerings. Several canyoneering and climbing routes are described as guided by experts, and trip pages list mileage, rappel heights, technical grades, and water exposure where applicable for accurate trip planning. Online.
Base Location
Moab, Utah
Central to iconic canyons and climbs
Tours Offered
42+
Canyoneering, climbing, rafting, courses
Professional Courses
AMGA & AIARE
SPI exams and AIARE education listed
Trip Formats
Half-day to multi-day
Day trips, full-day, certification courses
Check trip pages for availability, technical details, and certification course dates — book canyoneering, climbing, rafting, and instructional programs in Moab today.
Wear gloves or tape your hands
Protect your skin on abrasive sandstone cracks by using climbing gloves or tape, especially for offwidth sections.
Stay hydrated in dry desert conditions
Bring plenty of water and electrolytes; the dry Utah climate can quickly dehydrate you during long climbing sessions.
Use proper crack climbing techniques
Focus on hand jams, fist jams, and footwork to conserve energy and avoid injury on offwidth cracks.
Arrive early for cooler temperatures
Start climbing early in the day to avoid the intense midday heat common in Moab during summer months.
Climbing shoes with good edging
Allows precise foot placements essential for crack climbing.
Climbing helmet
Protects your head from rockfall and impacts while climbing.
Tape for hands and fingers
Prevents abrasions and cuts common in offwidth crack climbing.
Hydration pack
Keeps water accessible to combat the dry desert heat.
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