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Wasatch Multi-Pitch Climbing with Red River Adventures - Salt Lake City

Wasatch Multi-Pitch Climbing with Red River Adventures

Cottonwood Heightsmoderate to difficult

Difficulty

moderate to difficult

Duration

8 hours

Fitness Level

Participants should have solid endurance and upper-body strength for sustained climbing and hiking with gear.

Overview

Take on multi-pitch rock climbs ranging from 200 to 800 feet in Utah’s Wasatch Range with expert guides from Red River Adventures. Learn to lead, belay, and rappel—all while absorbing stunning mountain vistas just minutes from Salt Lake City.

Cottonwood Heights, Utah

Wasatch - Multi-Pitch Guided Rock Climbing

Ages 8+ • 8 Hours • A Full Day Multi-Pitch Climb with Expert Guides!

Climbing

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Adventure Photos

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About This Adventure

Experience an exhilarating full day of multi-pitch climbing in Salt Lake City's stunning Wasatch Range. With expert guides ensuring safety and efficiency, tackle routes from 200′ to 800′ on diverse rock types. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned climber, enjoy breathtaking views while we handle the technical aspects.

A full day of multi-pitch climbs and instruction in Salt Lake City's Wasatch Range!

Duration

8 Hours

About

Thought about multi-pitch climbing but not sure if it is for you? Have a route in mind but not sure if you can pull it off or do you simply want to get off the ground more than one rope length? RRA can help.

Our experienced, professional guides are familiar with the latest industry standards in safety and efficiency.RRA offers guided Multi-pitch climbing on both sport and tradition routes from 200′ to 800′. Sample climbing on Limestone, Quartzite, Granite or the Cobbles of Maple Canyon. You do the climbing and take in the views while leaving the leading and rappel set up to us.

Includes

  • Guides
  • Equipment
  • Transportation (additional fee may apply)

Difficulty

Easy to Hard • 5.5 to 5.11

Venues

  • Little Cotton Wood
  • Rock Canyon
  • Maple Canyon

Adventure Tips

Wear sturdy climbing shoes

Proper footwear with sticky rubber soles is essential for traction on diverse rock types like limestone and quartzite.

Pack layers for variable weather

Mountain weather changes rapidly; bring breathable layers to stay comfortable at elevation and in shade or sun.

Bring a helmet

Protect yourself from rockfall and accidental bumps—helmets are mandatory on all multi-pitch climbs.

Stay hydrated

Carry at least 2 liters of water and drink regularly to maintain energy throughout this full-day climb.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Mountain goats
  • Golden eagles

History

Wasatch peaks have long been significant to Native American tribes and later miners and settlers in Utah’s development.

Conservation

Climbers and guides emphasize Leave No Trace ethics to protect the fragile alpine environment and its unique geology.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Climbing harness

Essential

Secures you safely to ropes during multi-pitch climbs and rappels.

Climbing helmet

Essential

Protects against falling rock and impacts on rugged terrain.

Multi-layer clothing

Essential

Keeps you warm and adaptable to fluctuating mountain temperatures.

spring|fall specific

Climbing shoes

Essential

Sticky rubber soles improve grip on varied rock types.