Challenge yourself with a 3-day private climbing experience in Moab’s stunning desert towers. Learn crack climbing techniques while exploring Utah’s iconic sandstone formations.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
3 days
Fitness Level
Participants should be in good physical condition, comfortable with sustained exertion and technical climbing moves.
Wildlife
History
The sandstone towers around Moab have been shaped over millions of years and were historically significant to indigenous peoples for shelter and spiritual practices.
Conservation
Climbers are encouraged to follow Leave No Trace principles to protect the fragile desert ecosystem and sandstone surfaces.
The Backcountry Pros LLC
Challenge yourself with a 3-day private climbing experience in Moab’s stunning desert towers. Learn crack climbing techniques while exploring Utah’s iconic sandstone formations.
The Backcountry Pros LLC is a Utah-based guiding and education company specializing in backcountry skiing, avalanche education, and technical climbing instruction. The team offers a range of hands-on experiences — from single-day clinics to multi-day mentorships and heli-assisted ski touring — focused on practical skills, decision-making, and safe mountain travel. Instructional offerings include Advanced Backcountry Skiing Mentorship, Backcountry Skiing Mentorship, Ski Mountaineering Course, Level I (Uinta Mountains), Avalanche I Refresher, Heli Assisted Ski Touring, Intro to Trad Climbing, Multi Pitch Self Rescue, Advanced Ice Techniques, and Ice Intro Clinic.
Courses combine classroom and fieldwork when appropriate, with Zoom sessions, guided field days, basecamp-style mentorship, and real-world scenario practice. The Backcountry Pros LLC emphasizes small groups and a limited instructor-to-student ratio to maximize individualized feedback and hands-on coaching. Professional ski instructors and certified guides lead technical lessons in the Wasatch and Uinta Mountains, covering avalanche forecasting, companion rescue, ski travel techniques, ice screw placement, anchor building, and multi-pitch self-rescue.
Safety and evidence-based decision making are core priorities; students practice terrain assessment, hazard interpretation, and rescue drills in real mountain settings. The company’s programs are designed for progressing skiers and climbers seeking measurable skill development, confidence in complex terrain, and the ability to plan and execute safe backcountry trips. Booking information, prerequisite details, and course logistics are provided for each trip to ensure participants arrive prepared for a productive and secure learning experience. Industry-standard safety protocols and hands-on mentorship create measurable progress and lasting skills for responsible mountain travel across winter and alpine environments.
Tours Offered
10
Guided clinics and mentorships
Group Size
Small groups
Limited instructor-to-student ratio
Primary Areas
Wasatch & Uinta
Utah alpine terrain
Heli Days
8+ hour days
Full-day heli-accessed skiing
Reserve a small-group clinic, mentorship, or heli day to advance technique, judgment, and avalanche safety.
Stay Hydrated in Dry Desert Conditions
Carry at least 3 liters of water per person daily due to Moab’s arid climate and physical effort involved in climbing.
Wear Climbing-Specific Footwear
Use specialized climbing shoes to maximize grip and comfort on sandstone cracks and towers.
Protect Yourself from the Sun
Apply sunscreen regularly and wear a hat and sunglasses to guard against intense desert sun exposure.
Check Weather Forecasts Before You Climb
Moab weather can change quickly; avoid climbing during thunderstorms for safety.
Climbing shoes
Provides optimal grip and precision on sandstone cracks and edges.
Climbing helmet
Protects your head from rockfall and impacts.
Chalk bag with chalk
Keeps hands dry for better grip on technical climbs.
Lightweight layers
Necessary for changing temperatures and early morning chill.
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