Moab Crack Climbing Classes
Overview
Come join us for a fun and exhilarating day on the rock, and enjoy the red sandstone beauty of Moab! Our climbing school progression will emphasize fundamental risk management techniques and climbing skill, with plenty of on-the-rock experience. We have courses for the beginner to the advancing climber. All our classes offer a rewarding and successful experiences.
If you have never climbed or just want to brush up your basic climbing skills, this class is for you. During this introduction to crack climbing you will learn basic climbing terminology and commands, knots and hitches. You will get a grip on belay skills by learning how to belay a top roped and lead climber. You will also learn to skillfully lower your climbing partner to the ground. Your guide will teach  the nuances of movement on rock and skills specific to crack climbing.  You will walk away from JHMG’s crack climbing class with the foundation to build the skills to become a climbing partner. Once you experience life in the vertical world, you will be hooked! Available as a full day event.
Designed for the climber with some rock experience. Your guide will customize the class to your skill level and interest. Topics may include multi-pitch skills, placing and removing gear, anchors, lead climbing and more advanced crack technique needed for more athletic desert routes. This is a great opportunity to advance your movement and technical skills with expert instruction from our professional desert guides. This class will also help you prepare you for a day at Indian Creek or a Tower.
Not sure what level you are or what class is for you? We will help assess your ability so you can choose the right course. Each class can be modified to meet your needs.
Kids love to climb and so do we. This is the perfect class for youngsters 12 and under and their parents. Follow your guide to some of Moab’s best family climbing area’s. Along the way your guide will give you a tour of not to miss petroglyphs and local geology, flora and fauna of the Colorado Plateau. The family will learn how to climb on the beautiful sandstone crags of southern Utah. Kids plus two parents.
Half-day Climbing:
1:1 – $280
2:1 – $165 per person
3:1 – $135 per person
4-6:1 – $115 per person
Full Day Climbing:
1:1 – $365
2:1 – $225 per person
3:1 – $185 per person
4-6:1 – $160 per person
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FOOTWEARÂ
- Approach Shoe – Guide Pick: Salewa Firetail 3
- Technical Rock Shoe: comfortable fit. -an aggressive fitting climbing, sport climbing shoe is not recommended.
CLOTHING
- Synthetic Short- Guide Pick: Mountain Hardwear Chockstone Hike ShortÂ
- Pant for Climbing Guide Pick: Mountain Hardwear Super Chockstone Pant
- Long Sleeve and/or Short Sleeve Wicking T-shirt-Â Guide Pick: Mountain Hardwear Metonic
- Long Sleeve Cotton T-shirt
- Lightweight Wind Shell – Guide Pick: Mountain Hardwear Super Chockstone  Jacket
- 35- 40 Liter Back Pack—Guide Pick: Mountain Hardwear Hueco 35
- 15-20 Liter Pack for Tower Pursuits climbs Guide Pick: Mountain Hardwear Scrambler Roll To 20 OutDryÂ
ACCESSORIES
- 2 to 3 Liters of Water
- For Approach Pack: hydration pack 2 liters
- Sunscreen
- Lip Balm
- Roll of 2 inch Cotton Athletic Tape
CLIMBING EQUIPMENTÂ The Mountain Guides does provide technical climbing equipment (Helmet, Harness and personal protection equipment)Â If you have your own, your are more than welcome to bring use it.
- Harness
- 3 Locking Carabineers
- Belay/Rappel Device
- Personal Attachment System
Have gear questions? We’re here to help! Contact us at the Moab Office at 435.260.0990 or moab@jhmg.com.
Located in southeast Utah, Moab is approximately 236 miles from Salt Lake City, 355 miles from Denver, 115 miles from Grand Junction and 458 miles from Las Vegas. Most trips and classes leave from the RED ROCK BAKERY, 74 South Main Street across the street from the McStiff’s Plaza. Meeting times are determined by the season. Please contact 435-260-0990 for departure times. Many of our climbing sites are fairly close to town, while Indian Creek, Castle Valley and Fisher Towers take about an hour to get to. Once there however, there are miles of routes with close proximity to one another, making the walking time minimal when compared to the amount of climbing that can be achieved in a day.  Climbing around Moab is usually about a 10 to 20 minute drive  from downtown. The approaches are very close to the car and routes are located close together.
How far do we hike to the climbs?
Depending on the area, the climb can start where you park the car, literally you climb right out of the car! Or, you may have to walk to the base of the climbing area. Either way you need appropriate footwear. Durable approach shoes are recommend. You can put a pair of flip flops in your pack to wear around in between climbs at the base of the routes. Do however have a good pair of hiking shoes and socks. You would hate to limit your options on where to climbing because of inadequate footwear.
How much water do I need?
Take a minimum of two liters in your pack and have at least a gallon in your car. Moab is hot and arid. Hydration is key to enjoying the day and performance.
What do I do for lunch?
You will need to bring your own lunch. You can order sandwiches from the Red Rock Bakery and pick them up in the morning before you depart. There are grocery stores in Moab that have lunch fixing's or you can by pre made sandwiches.