MOAB CLIMBING FIELD GUIDE
Two Days on Moab’s Desert Sentinels: Tower Summits and Sustained Crack Climbing
A focused, two-day guided climb that combines classic desert tower trade-routes with nearby crack climbs to sharpen trad and crack skills.
Two Days on Moab’s Desert Sentinels: Tower Summits and Sustained Crack Climbing.
Solitary sandstone towers rise from the canyonlands around Moab like natural spires, offering some of the most distinctive—and demanding—climbing in the American West. This guided, two-day itinerary links moderate tower trade-routes in Castle Valley and Fisher Towers with the road‑side crack climbs near Potash, delivering sustained, exposed climbing across a stark desert landscape.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Iconic desert towers
Solitary towers dominate the skyline around Castle Valley and Fisher Towers, creating classic objectives for climbers seeking steep, exposed routes and memorable summit views.
Trade routes and roadside cracks
The trip pairs moderate trad lines—such as established trade‑routes on Castleton Tower and Fisher Towers—with high-quality crack climbs closer to Moab along the Potash road.
Sustained, exposed climbing
Expect steep, sustained crack and face climbing where exposure is common and physical climbing is the norm—terrain that rewards climbers with a solid foundation of skills.
What the day feels like
What the two days feel like
Over two concentrated days you’ll move between desert towers and crack crags, working trad techniques on sustained lines and topping out on vertical sandstone sentinels. The rhythm alternates technical climbing and route‑finding on towers with focused practice on crack systems closer to Moab, all against the vast, arid backdrop of the canyonlands.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Consult the operator’s gear list for specifics; the trip entails technical climbing so check with The Backcountry Pros LLC for required personal equipment and any items provided by guides.
This is a two‑day guided climbing itinerary.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
The guided climbing program runs two days.
What types of climbs are included?
The trip combines desert tower trade‑routes and crack climbing at nearby crags such as those along the Potash road.
Do I need prior climbing experience?
Yes—participants are expected to have prior trad and crack climbing experience; this is not an introductory trip.
What is the guide-to-client ratio?
Guiding is provided at a maximum 2:1 ratio.
Are the routes exposed and strenuous?
Yes—many routes are steep and exposed and involve sustained, physical climbing.
Where does the climbing take place?
Climbs are concentrated around Castle Valley (Castleton Tower), Fisher Towers, and crack crags closer to Moab such as Potash.