Navigate rappels, scrambles, and water-carved obstacles on a guided half-day slot canyon route
4 hours
Guides, Gear, Transportation
Experience a classic water-carved slot canyon near Moab with guided rappels, scrambling, and wading. Cover about 2.5 miles on an easy to moderate route in roughly four hours.
Minimum age is 8. Water levels vary; you may wade or take a brief swim—wear clothing that can get wet. The 90 ft rappel is optional, and alcohol is prohibited on all trips.
What about tipping?
In the U.S., 15–20% is customary if your guides meet or surpass expectations.
Full refund 8 or more days before departure. Within 7 days, the total is nonrefundable and cannot be rescheduled. For groups of 14 or more: full refund 15 or more days before departure; within 14 days, the total is nonrefundable.
1140 S Main St, Moab, UT 84532
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Red River Adventures has built an exceptional reputation around avalanche safety education and backcountry skiing guided tours. Reviewers consistently praise their guides by name—Carl, Victoria, Sierra, Brian, John, Ryan, Garth, and Jeremy all get called out for being both highly knowledgeable and genuinely fun to spend time with. The instructors strike that rare balance of being approachable and professional while teaching critical safety skills that clients feel truly prepared to use afterward. The AIARE avalanche courses get particularly strong endorsements, with participants noting they leave with confidence and practical frameworks for route planning, terrain assessment, and decision-making in the backcountry. Several reviewers mention the instructors' ability to create a welcoming environment where questions are encouraged, and one woman specifically appreciated the all-female class option for its supportive atmosphere. Whether it's a single guided ski day or multi-day certification course, the team adapts smoothly to changing conditions and different skill levels, making the experience both educational and enjoyable for newcomers and experienced skiers alike.
I had a wonderful experience. The team has done the homework and has the enthusiasm to enjoy it with you. They handled changes with the expertise and calm of an NFL quarterback. Without a doubt, my ski trip with Red River was everything I hoped it would be.
Barely Wired
January 12, 2026
I had a wonderful experience. The team has done the homework and has the enthusiasm to enjoy it with you. They handled changes with the expertise and calm of an NFL quarterback. Without a doubt, my ski trip with Red River was everything I hoped it would be.
Barely Wired
January 12, 2026