Women’s Crack Climbing Retreat in Indian Creek

Things to know

• What’s included?

  What you get on this adventure:

  • • Experienced, local climbing guides with extensive knowledge of the area
    • Two nights of campsite accommodations
    • Two full days of guided rock climbing and instruction
    • Daily informational debriefs
    • Two yoga sessions
    • A complimentary Thai massage
    • Expert advice from life coach Marta Czajkowska

  What’s not included:

  • • Transportation
    • Food, drinks, and snacks
    • Shoes and climbing harness (can be rented from your guides)
• How fit do I need to be?

  This crack climbing retreat is meant for women with a climbing background and excellent fitness levels. You will be taking on strenuous climbs rated at 5.9 or above for two full days, learning the fundamentals of crack climbing. Make sure you’re healthy, in good physical shape, and ready for the climbs.

• What if I’ve never climbed before?

  This tour is meant for women with some climbing experience looking to improve their climbing skills and work on their crack climbing technique. For intermediate to advanced climbers, Indian Creek has loads of crack climbing routes to spend the day on. Your guide will discuss your objectives and customize the day to your goals. Let your guide plan the day so you can focus on developing your skills while climbing the classic routes or best-hidden gems the area has to offer.

• What about required equipment?

  For this camp, you’ll need:

  • • Helmet
    • Harness
    • Ropes
    • Climbing shoes (can be rented from your guide)
    • Chalk bag

  Your guide can provide all technical climbing gear. Contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

  Here’s a list of the private equipment we suggest you bring:

  • • Backpack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 40L bag)
    • Camping gear
    • Yoga mat
    • Water bottle
    • Food you can eat on-the-go
    • Toiletries (bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
    • Sunscreen
    • Sunglasses
    • Camera — optional

  The Needles Outpost has a well-equipped general store with ice, snacks, drinks, and other supplies you might need on your trip.
  Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season.

• Group sizes and age requirements

  Group sizes and prices:

  • • This tour is not private. The max guest-to-guide ratio is 4:1, with a maximum of 8 participants per tour.
    • Cost is per person and it doesn’t decrease as the group grows.

  Min. age requirements:

  • • If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
    • Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to climb on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.

  If your group has climbers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

• Getting there and meeting location

  To get to Indian Creek, UT, most people fly into Salt Lake City International Airport 6 hours away. From there, you can rent a car and head straight there. Alternatively, you can take a local flight or shuttle to Moab and drive to Indian Creek.

  Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, whether that’s at the Canyonlands Needles Outpost campground or a predetermined location. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.

• Covid measures in Indian Creek, Utah

  57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.

  We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, their guides, and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Indian Creek, UT, please refer to Utah’s COVID-19 travel information.

  Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!

• Deposits and cancellation policy

  A $300 deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid ninety (90) prior to departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies. If the Client cancels the Booking…

  • • More than thirty (90) calendar days prior to the start of the tour, Client is entitled to a full refund minus the deposit.
    • Ninety to sixty (90-60) calendar days prior to the start of the tour, Client is entitled to a seventy percent (70%) refund.
    • Sixty to thirty (60-30) calendar days prior to the start of the tour, Client is entitled to a fifty percent (50%) refund.
    • After that deadline, Client is not entitled to any refund.