Rock Climbing Instruction: Moab
Come join us for a fun and exhilarating day on the rock, and enjoy the red and white sandstone beauty! Our guides’ thorough instruction will teach you the safest approach to climbing, and plenty of on-the-rock experience.We have a spectrum of courses for the beginner to the advancing climber. Basic classes offer rewarding and successful experiences for children as young as five years old.
Participants need only bring lunch, plenty of water and suitable clothing. We provide all necessary equipment except for rock shoes, which are available for rent in downtown Moab at Pagan Mountaineering (435-259-1117). Please refer to our Moab Trip Planner for more information.
DAILY CLASSES
Prices are per person in groups of three or more. Please call for rates for groups of two.
Introduction to Climbing
If you have never climbed or just want to brush up your basic skills, this class is for you. During this introduction to rock climbing you will learn basic climbing terminology and commands, knots, belay and rope skills, be introduced to protection and anchor systems and learn the fundamentals of climbing technique and movement. Once you experience life in the vertical world, you will be hooked!
Price: $120; $80 half-day.
Intermediate Climbing
Building on the skills taught in our basic climbing class, this course gives students the tools necessary to bring their climbing to the next level. Students will be introduced to and practice the climbing techniques needed to complete longer, multi-pitch and more difficult routes, while refining their belay, rope and anchor building skills. This class is a great prologue to a Tower day.
Price: $135; $90 half-day.
Advanced Climbing Designed for the experienced climber, this course will prepare participants for lead and multi-pitch climbing while teaching techniques for more athletic desert routes. Emphasis will be placed on advanced crack techniques and other traditional gear and rope skills. Price: $155 (full day only).
Private Class
One-on-one private instruction. We are always pleased to design just the right program to meet your specific goals. Open to all ability levels. Price: $250; $150 half day.
Kids Rock!
Kids love to climb and so do we. This is the perfect class for youngsters 12 and under and their parents. Your children learn how to climb on the beautiful sandstone crags of southern Utah. We offer this special rate for three or more participants.
Price: $90.
Reservations
JHMG 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.
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. Please contact our Moab office with reservations and questions: 877-270-6622 • 435-260-0990; Turn on JavaScript!.