Climb varied routes with AMGA-certified guides tailored to your ability
4 hours
Guides, Equipment
Experience the Wasatch with a guided half-day of outdoor rock climbing tailored to your ability. Climb a variety of routes with AMGA-certified instructors and all necessary gear provided.
Minimum age is 8. Difficulty ranges from 5.5 to 5.12 and routes are matched to your ability. Locations may include Big and Little Cottonwood, Rock Canyon, or Echo Canyon.
What about tipping?
Guides appreciate gratuities for great service. In the U.S., guidelines are similar to a restaurant (15-20%).
For half-day trips: 50% deposit at booking; balance due 7 days prior. Cancel 8+ days before departure for a full refund; 7 days or less are nonrefundable and cannot be rescheduled. For groups of 14+: balance due 14 days prior; cancel 15+ days before for a full refund; 14 days or less are nonrefundable.
3653 Fort Union Boulevard Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
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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