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Test your balance on a tightrope, clip into a via ferrata, and make a controlled suspension-bridge jump above a sandstone pothole at Raven’s Rim near Moab. This guided, three-hour challenge course mixes safe, clipped climbing with raw desert exposure.
Test your balance on a tightrope, clip into a via ferrata, and make a controlled suspension-bridge jump above a sandstone pothole at Raven’s Rim near Moab. This guided, three-hour challenge course mixes safe, clipped climbing with raw desert exposure.
A wind-cooled sun slants across orange Navajo sandstone as a small convoy climbs a rough UTV track toward Raven’s Rim. Participants step out into an amphitheater of carved cliffs and potholes; guides fit harnesses and run through a tight, practical safety briefing before the first clipped ascent. The rock here is old sea-sand frozen into smooth faces and rounded fins that push climbers into balance and momentum.
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Operated by Raven's Rim Adventure Tours · Moab, Utah
A wind-cooled sun slants across orange Navajo sandstone as a small convoy climbs a rough UTV track toward Raven’s Rim. Participants step out into an amphitheater of carved cliffs and potholes; guides fit harnesses and run through a tight, practical safety briefing before the first clipped ascent. The rock here is old sea-sand frozen into smooth faces and rounded fins that push climbers into balance and momentum.
Geology in Moab tells a simple story: Jurassic sand dunes compressed into the Navajo sandstone you move across, full of pockets called tanajas that the course uses for suspended spacenets and tightrope anchors. The area sits on ancestral lands historically traversed by Ute and Paiute peoples, later mapped by explorers and settlers drawn to the same red cliffs for water and shelter.
Expect hands-on, guided exposure—via ferrata rungs bolted into rock, a suspension bridge for controlled jumps on an auto-belay, a wall run, and a final guided rock climb back to the rim. The guides set the pace; the course emphasizes clipped-in safety and progressive challenge for mixed-ability groups.
Practical guidance: wear sturdy closed-toe shoes with good traction, bring 1–2 liters of water, and layer sun protection (desert sun intensifies at midday). Timing matters—early or late sessions cut the worst heat and maximize shadowed climbing holds. If you have neck, back, heart, or pregnancy concerns, this activity is not recommended. With basic fitness and no technical climbing experience required, the course is an accessible way to sample Moab’s vertical playground under professional supervision.
moderate.
3 hours.
Good general fitness—able to climb a few dozen vertical feet, balance on exposed elements, and hike uneven terrain.
Most adults and older teens with moderate fitness can join; the operator screens for medical issues and has height/weight limits—disclose any heart, back, or pregnancy concerns during booking.
Guides provide helmets, harnesses, via ferrata lanyards, auto-belay equipment and all necessary safety gear.
Shared groups are kept small (typically up to six) so guides can manage safety and provide individual instruction.
Trips cancel for unsafe weather (lightning, heavy rain); full refunds are typically available if canceled 24+ hours before departure.
The Navajo Sandstone in the Moab region dates to the Jurassic and was part of a vast dune sea; the cliffs and potholes were used historically by Indigenous peoples and later by settlers and geologists.
Stay on designated paths, avoid stepping on cryptobiotic soil, and pack out trash; the fragile desert ecosystem recovers slowly from disturbance.
Raven's Rim Adventure Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
A wind-cooled sun slants across orange Navajo sandstone as a small convoy climbs a rough UTV track toward Raven’s Rim. Participants step out into an amphitheater of carved cliffs and potholes; guides fit harnesses and run through a tight, practical safety briefing before the first clipped ascent. The rock here is old sea-sand frozen into smooth faces and rounded fins that push climbers into balance and momentum.
A wind-cooled sun slants across orange Navajo sandstone as a small convoy climbs a rough UTV track toward Raven’s Rim. Participants step out into an amphitheater of carved cliffs and potholes; guides fit harnesses and run through a tight, practical safety briefing before the first clipped ascent. The rock here is old sea-sand frozen into smooth faces and rounded fins that push climbers into balance and momentum.
Geology in Moab tells a simple story: Jurassic sand dunes compressed into the Navajo sandstone you move across, full of pockets called tanajas that the course uses for suspended spacenets and tightrope anchors. The area sits on ancestral lands historically traversed by Ute and Paiute peoples, later mapped by explorers and settlers drawn to the same red cliffs for water and shelter.
Expect hands-on, guided exposure—via ferrata rungs bolted into rock, a suspension bridge for controlled jumps on an auto-belay, a wall run, and a final guided rock climb back to the rim. The guides set the pace; the course emphasizes clipped-in safety and progressive challenge for mixed-ability groups.
Practical guidance: wear sturdy closed-toe shoes with good traction, bring 1–2 liters of water, and layer sun protection (desert sun intensifies at midday). Timing matters—early or late sessions cut the worst heat and maximize shadowed climbing holds. If you have neck, back, heart, or pregnancy concerns, this activity is not recommended. With basic fitness and no technical climbing experience required, the course is an accessible way to sample Moab’s vertical playground under professional supervision.