Master Cracks and Trad Lines: Full-Day Indian Creek Climbing Experience Near Moab
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
8–9 hours
Fitness Level
Good cardiovascular conditioning and upper-body strength are required due to sustained crack climbing
Overview
Experience the iconic crack climbs of Indian Creek with expert instruction from Elevate Outdoors Guiding. This full-day course near Moab, Utah, sharpens your trad skills amid stunning Wingate sandstone formations.
Indian Creek • Crack Climbing or Intermediate Climbing Course Full Day
Ages 12+ • 8 Hours • Up to 6 People • Some Climbing Experience Required • Starting at $225
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About This Adventure
Have some climbing experience but want to take it to the next level?
Rates
- One Person - $400
- Two People - $300 per person
- Three People+ - $250 per person
- Three People+ - $230 per person
- Prices are before taxes.
Duration
- Eight Hours
About
- Indian Creek is the crack climbing Mecca of the United States. Come and learn how to jam your hands, fingers, and feet into incredible splitter cracks! Perhaps you are new to trad leading and want to learn how to place gear properly, or safely mock-lead and lead your first trad routes. Either way, we can help you take your crack climbing to the next level!
Intermediate Climbing Course - Full Day
- Want to work on specific climbing techniques such as building trad-anchors, cleaning anchors, basic rescue techniques, hauling, leading trad, or basic self rescue? A full day is the best option for covering a wide array of more advanced techniques. We will go to one or two different crags around Moab to practice these skills, with a lunch break in the middle.
What to Bring
- Water (2+ Liters per person)
- Sunscreen
- Hiking Shoes
- Lunch/Snacks
- Sunglasses, Hat, Sunscreen, Chapstick
All Technical Climbing Equipment Provided
Adventure Tips
Bring plenty of water
The desert climate means staying hydrated is critical—carry at least 3 liters per person.
Wear crack-specific climbing shoes
Shoes designed for crack climbing improve grip and comfort on splitter routes.
Apply sunscreen generously
UV exposure is intense in this high desert canyon—even on cloudy days.
Arrive early to avoid crowds
Popular spots can get busy—starting early helps secure parking and a quieter climb.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Desert bighorn sheep
- Golden eagles soaring above the cliffs
History
Indian Creek was first developed as a climbing area in the 1980s and quickly became a cornerstone for crack climbing evolution worldwide.
Conservation
Climbers follow Leave No Trace principles rigorously to protect fragile desert soils and native vegetation in this protected wilderness area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Trad climbing rack
Includes cams and nuts tailored for crack protection essential for safety on Indian Creek cracks.
Helmet
Protects from rockfall and debris common in canyon climbing environments.
Climbing shoes specialized for crack climbing
Sticky rubber and narrow profile enhance grip inside cracks.
Weather-appropriate layered clothing
Temperature varies widely—layering enables comfort throughout the day.
spring;summer;fall;winter specific