Climb Moab routes with AMGA-certified guides, tailored to your skill level.
4 hours
Private guide, Equipment included
Experience a half-day rock climbing sampler in Moab. AMGA-certified Single Pitch Instructors tailor routes to your ability, with gear provided as needed.
Ages 8+. Difficulty ranges from 5.5 to 5.13, with routes varying by location. Climbing may be rescheduled or canceled due to wet rock or weather.
Should I tip my guide?
Your guides work hard to make your trip safe and fun. In the U.S., 15–20% is typical. As they say, "you can always tip over, but you can never over tip!"
Full Day & Half Day: 50% deposit at booking; balance charged 7 days prior. Cancel 8+ days before for a full refund; 7 days or less are nonrefundable and cannot be rescheduled. Large groups (14+): 50% deposit; balance due 14 days prior. Cancel 15+ days before for a full refund; 14 days or less are 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