Outdoor Sport Climbing Adventure in Cottonwood Heights, Utah
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
3–5 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have good upper body strength, endurance, and cardiovascular fitness suitable for sustained physical effort outdoors.
Overview
Boost your climbing skills in Utah’s stunning Cottonwood Heights with expert-led outdoor sport climbing. Learn hands-on techniques for lead climbing, rappelling, and safety in a small group setting.
Outdoor Sport Climbing
Starting at $225pp | 8 hours | Clean Anchors!
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About This Adventure
Elevate your climbing skills with this hands-on course designed for certified lead climbers ready to tackle the great outdoors. Learn essential techniques for cleaning climbs, rappelling, and mitigating risks while enjoying a small group setting. Experience the thrill of real rock climbing and embrace the beauty of nature responsibly.
Are you lead climb and belay certified inside and ready to venture out? If so, this is the course for you! We will teach you how to apply your skills to real rock, as well as how to clean climbs after you lead them and how and when to rappel.
Topics Include:
-Review lead climbing and belaying best practices -The differences between gym and outdoor climbing -Ways to mitigate risk and avoid hazardous situations -Site Selection -Leave No Trace for climbers -Equipment selection and it's use -Better lead belaying -Building quick-draw anchors -Cleaning sport routes via lowering and rappelling
Experience:
Lead Climbing and Lead Belaying
Available:
Trip Duration:
1 practical session (6 hours)
Group Ratio:
4:1 max
Adventure Tips
Check weather forecasts before your climb
Utah’s weather can change quickly; always confirm conditions to avoid heat or sudden storms.
Use gloves during rappelling
Gloves protect your hands and improve grip while rappelling on rough rock surfaces.
Stay hydrated and carry sufficient water
Cottonwood Heights is dry; dehydration is a risk during long climbs, so drink plenty of water.
Respect local climbing ethics
Follow Leave No Trace principles to preserve the rock formations and local environment.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Mule deer
- Golden eagles
History
Cottonwood Heights has a rich climbing history with routes developed since the 1960s as the sport gained popularity.
Conservation
The Backcountry Pros emphasize Leave No Trace ethics to protect Utah’s fragile desert ecosystem and maintain access for future climbers.
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Recommended Gear
Climbing harness
A secure harness is critical for lead climbing and rappelling on real rock.
Helmet
Protects your head from falling debris and accidental impacts on the rock face.
Climbing gloves
Gloves aid in rappelling and shield hands from rough rock surfaces.
spring specific
Hydration pack
Keeps you hydrated during long climbs in dry Utah conditions.
summer specific