On this 4 day trip, we will tour Moab, UT and climb some of the best splitter cracks and desert towers in the world. We will focus on crack climbing technique, placing cams, multi-pitch climbing, and summitting a desert tower. Other activities include rope swings, arch rappels, and canyoneering!
$900.00
Have questions? Ask one of our guides!
(720) 282-9235 | Info@saiguides.com
See below for more details
Minimum Eligibility Criteria: Previous gym or outdoor climbing experience, ability to climb 5.8 on top rope, understanding of belay techniques common to single pitch climbing, familiarity with lowering and being lowered.
Length: 4 days, approximately 8 hours a day
Maximum Ratio: 4 participants, 1 guide (there will be an additional guide for the tower day)
Minimum Age: Under 18 will need written consent from parent/guardian
Day 1: We’ll jump right in, climbing cracks of all shapes and sizes. Crack climbing technique, taping, and placing gear will be this day’s focus.
Day 2: We will do some mock leading, work on placements, discuss tactics, and anchoring. Oh yea, and more crack climbing!
Day 3: We will travel to another location to work on all things multi-pitch. Belaying from above, anchors, stance management, multi-pitch rappelling, and more.
Day 4: We saved the best for last. You’ll use all the skills learned on previous days and summit a desert tower!
The following curriculum will be customized dependent on each participant’s skill level.
Does Include:
Does Not Include:
Clothing
Bottom
Cotton or synthetic climbing pants/capri’s
Shorts for hot weather
Top
Fleece or lightweight down sweater
Lightweight wind shell
Water proof rain jacket – lightweight gore-tex or similar
Short-sleeved shirt
(Optional) Sun hoody
Head
Baseball hat – for sun protection
Hands
1 pair of lightweight leather belay gloves – hardware store versions are great
Feet
Sticky rubber approach shoes or light hiking/trail running shoes (closed toe mandatory)
Cotton or Synthetic socks
Technical Equipment
Harness – UIAA/CE rated climbing harness with belay loop and gear loops. Should be able to fit on the outside of your layers.
Helmet – UIAA/CE rated climbing helmet.
Belay/rappel device – plaquette, tube style device preferred
2 locking carabiners – large, round stock screw gate carabiners that are easily manipulated while wearing gloves
Sticky rubber rock climbing shoes
*All technical equipment will be provided by SAI, but if you have our own, it’s encouraged that you bring it.
Food
2L of water
800 -1200 calories of food – energy bars, sandwiches, fruits, etc
Personal
Backpack – 25-30L
2 Large mouth water bottles, 1L capacity each.
Lip balm
Sunscreen
Smartphone
Summit Ascents International is an authorized mountain guide service of Rocky Mountain National Park, Jefferson County, Colorado and Boulder County, Colorado.
