Moab: Guided Climbs
Hiring a guide, even for experienced climbers, makes good sense. Our guides get you on the route faster with fewer hassles, allowing you to do more climbing. And because we'll help you choose a climb suited to your level of experience and training, we can prevent you from getting in "over your head." We provide all technical rock climbing equipment. Climbing shoes, food, camping equipment, shelter and transportation to and from the trailhead are not provided. Crack Climbing Around Moab Explore the world- class crack climbing close to Moab with JHMG. Do you have your own Hit List? No problem! We'll get you to the crags and ticking off that hit list quickly and efficiently. Our guides will coordinate the ideal full or half-day rock climbing experience based on your ability level and past experience. Let us bring the rack and the rope. To create your custom Moab climbing adventure, contact our office.
Price:
- Full-day: $260 private; $165pp/2; $120pp/3.
- Half-day: $160 private; $99pp/2; $85pp/3.
Indian Creek If your goal is to improve your crack-climbing skills, a stop at Indian Creek is a must. Our guides use progressions that will improve your technique, giving you a new appreciation for and perspective of crack climbing. Not only will you become physically and mentally stronger, your climbing will reach new levels. Indian Creek is an hour's drive south of Moab. Join us for a full day of climbing with or without an overnight stay.
Price:
- Day: $300 private; $225pp/2; $175pp/3.
- Overnight: $335 private; $250pp/2; $210pp/3.
Towers
The ascent of Castleton Tower by Layton Kor and Huntley Ingalls in 1961 marked the beginning of tower climbing history in Southern Utah. Share the summit of these beautiful "Sky Islands" with Jackson Hole Mountain Guides. We offer tower ascents for parties of one or two on towers ranging in difficulty from 5.7 to 5.11.
We have over 20 towers available to guide you on so can find the one or multiple towers that best suit your needs and interests. Some of the most popular are listed below:
Castleton Tower The most famous tower in the region made popular by the book Fifty Classic Climbs, this 400-foot tall, square tower offers many moderate routes to its summit.
Price: $345 private; $250pp/2.
South Six Shooter Ascend this distinctive tower, which resembles a six-shooter pistol, via the South face. Three pitches (III 5.7).
Price: $335 private; $250pp/2.
The Lighthouse Tower Lonely Vigil 4 pitches (II 5.10) Ascending the east side of the Lighthouse Tower, this high quality route takes you to one of the area's proudest summits.
Price: $299 private; $235pp/2.
Ancient Art Stolen Chimney 5 pitches (II 5.11 or 5.8 AO) This balanced corkscrew block is one of the most exciting summits in the desert. A moderate climb with great belay ledges, the summit block offers a view to only those brave enough to surmount it.
Price: $299 private; $235pp/2.
ReservationsJHMG requests full payment (Visa, Master Card, Discover, personal check, money order) to book a date and schedule a guide. Payments are refundable up to 15 days prior to the date of your climb, minus a $50 processing fee. To schedule a climb on a weekend, or during our busy season, we encourage you to book one month in advance.
Meeting time & place
Most trips leave from the Pagan Mountaineering parking lot in the McStiff Plaza. Meeting times are determined by the season. Please contact JHMG at 435-270-6622 or tollfree 877-270-6622 for departure times.
For more information about climbing and canyoneering in Moab, call or email 435-260-0990 •877-270-6622 • Turn on JavaScript!