Discover Moab’s dramatic red rock cliffs on a private 4-day rock climbing adventure with expert guides. Learn, climb, and explore this iconic desert playground.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
6–8 hours per day
Fitness Level
Participants should have good cardiovascular fitness and upper body strength to handle sustained climbing and hiking.
Wildlife
History
Moab was historically inhabited by Ancestral Puebloans, whose ancient ruins and rock art enrich the landscape.
Conservation
Local efforts focus on protecting fragile desert ecosystems and minimizing human impact through sustainable climbing and hiking practices.
The Backcountry Pros LLC
Discover Moab’s dramatic red rock cliffs on a private 4-day rock climbing adventure with expert guides. Learn, climb, and explore this iconic desert playground.
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.
Hydrate Throughout Your Climb
Carry at least 3 liters of water daily as Moab’s desert climate can quickly lead to dehydration.
Wear Climbing-Specific Footwear
Use well-fitted climbing shoes for optimal grip on sandstone routes to improve safety and performance.
Sun Protection is a Must
Apply sunscreen regularly and wear a wide-brimmed hat to protect against intense sun exposure.
Practice Leave No Trace Principles
Pack out all trash and avoid damaging vegetation to help preserve Moab’s natural beauty.
Climbing Shoes
Provides grip and precision needed for sandstone climbing in Moab.
Helmet
Protects your head from falling debris or accidental bumps on rock faces.
Lightweight Harness
Comfortable and adjustable harness is critical for long days on the wall.
Sun Hat and Sunscreen
Vital for protecting skin in intense desert sun during spring climbs.
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