Rock Climb Moab Desert Towers

We offer this adventure through our partner, Wasatch Mountain Guides. 

Moab Has it All 

Overview

From children friendly introductory climbing routes to the extreme/advanced routes for a seasoned rock climber.

Benegas Brothers Expeditions’ two-day Moab Desert Towers program prepares and guides you to the summit of one of Twenty's different iconic world-famous sandstone formations. We propose tower ascents for one or two climbers on Spires ranging in difficulty from 5.7 to 5.11.  

Moab Desert Towers requires climbing skills that are unique to the Colorado Plateau. If this is your first tower adventure, BBE is specialists at suggesting the best climb for you and showing you the necessary skill to reach the summit. Take your traditional climbing abilities to the next level.

Itinerary

Day 1: This is training for your climb. Spending the day climbing a tower. Revisit belay skills and rappel skills. How to clean and rack climbing protection, cleaning anchors. Skills include classic crack climbing techniques.

Day 2: Meet your guide at the trailhead. Expect a forty-five-minute-plus approach to the tower base. Use skills you learned the day before to accomplish your climb. We offer over twenty different towers. From the classic, The Kor Ingles route on Castleton Tower, one of North America's 50 Classic Climbs in Castle Valley to Lonely Vigil located on the Lighthouse Tower on River Road to only name a few. 

Moab Climbing Conditions by Season

Winter: Daytime temps during the winter can be great, but nights are still cold, and storms are possible. Ideal for last-minute trips to ensure good weather conditions.

Spring: The desert is coming alive, and temps are comfortable, chase the shade or sun depending on current conditions.

Autumn: Temps are comfortable; chase the shade or sun depending on current conditions.

FAQs

Do you offer private climbing days at Moab Desert Towers?
Yes! Due to our 2:1 ratio at “The Towers”, private climbs are ideal. We would love to set up custom dates that work for you and a friend.

What kind of experience should I have before taking this course?
Climbers should have prior experience in climbing more enduring ascents and confidence with technical climbing equipment.

What is the typical group size for this course?
Group sizes can vary depending on the course, however, our maximum ratio of clients to guides is 2:1.

Do I need to bring lunch?
Yes, you should bring a sack lunch and water bottle for this full-day course.

Is it safe?
While no outdoor adventure can be entirely free of risk without relinquishing the essence of the activity, chartering a professional guide is an excellent way to manage and mitigate this risk. Activities like climbing and skiing have what we call “inherent risk”, which can be described as a risk that cannot be entirely mitigated by a professional. That is part of recreating in the mountains, we urge you to reach out to the office if you would like to discuss this in more detail.