MOAB CLIMBING FIELD GUIDE
Long Routes, Quiet Focus: A Full-Day Multi-Pitch Clinic on Moab’s Redrock Faces
An 8-hour, full-day instructional course (ages 8 and up) that teaches route finding, anchor and station management, and rescue strategies to move confidently on longer climbs.
Long Routes, Quiet Focus: A Full-Day Multi-Pitch Clinic on Moab’s Redrock Faces.
Set among Moab’s sandstone towers, this full-day, instructor-led course distills multi-pitch climbing into a focused progression: review core knots and communication, practice efficient racking and rope management, and learn the anchors, transitions and retreat techniques that make longer routes safe and repeatable.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A systematic progression from knots to transitions
The course expands on core movement, knots and communication while layering in racking strategies, route-finding and station/rope management so climbers can move quickly and effectively between pitches.
Practice bailing, cleaning and safe retreat
Instruction dedicates time to rescue and retreat techniques—bailing safely, cleaning anchors and preparing for real-world retreats—so parties leave with skills to manage common emergencies and descents.
Equipment selection and hazard assessment
Beyond ropework, the course covers what gear is needed (and what isn’t), proper use and storage, life-expectancy of equipment, plus guidebook use, climbing grades, Leave No Trace and common hazard assessment to support sound decisions on route.
What the day feels like
How the day unfolds
Over a full eight-hour day participants move through classroom-style review and hands-on field practice: refreshing knots and communication, arranging efficient racks and stations, practicing transitions on rope, and finishing with rescues, bailing and cleaning so the techniques translate directly to longer routes.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a full-day, 8-hour course—plan for an immersive single-day commitment; check with the operator for seasonal timing and conditions.
Bring personal climbing gear as directed by the operator; the course covers what is needed and what is not, plus equipment selection, proper use and storage.
Confirm logistics and meeting details with the operator; the primary meeting point provided is 3653 Fort Union Boulevard, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the course?
The Wasatch Multi-Pitch Climbing Instruction is an 8-hour full-day course.
What ages can participate?
The course is open to ages 8 and up.
Do I need prior climbing experience?
Yes. The class is intended for climbers with a solid understanding and experience in climbing, building anchors and rappelling.
Where do we meet?
Meeting location is listed as 3653 Fort Union Boulevard, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121; confirm exact timing and any additional instructions with the operator.
What should I bring, and what gear will be discussed?
The course covers what equipment is needed and what is not, plus selection, proper use, storage and life-expectancy of gear—bring your personal climbing gear as directed by the operator.
Is tipping expected for guides?
Tipping is discretionary. Guides work hard to provide a safe, educational experience; U.S. guidelines are similar to restaurant norms (about 15–20%), and guests are encouraged to tip if the guides meet or surpass expectations.