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Crack climbing can be difficult when you’re not familiar with the proper technique. However, this is where this two-day course in the amazing Moab area comes into the picture. Learn tons of new climbing moves and techniques, practice, and make new friendships with other female climbing enthusiasts. You’ll walk away with several new skills and become a much more confident rock climber.
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Day 1: Establishing a baseline
Establish a baseline for individual goals and get to know your team. Review and brush up on all of the climbing terminologies, commands, knots, hitches, and belay skills, and dig into the nuances of crack climbing movement. You’ll learn how to build some tape gloves and practice new skills for the rest of the afternoon and prepare for Day 2.
Day 2: Refining skills
Today is all about climbing and cementing your new-found knowledge. Create muscle memory and make new climbing partnerships as you encourage each other. Although you might end up with a few scrapes and bruises, you’ll love every second of it once you successfully accomplish the climb!
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What you get on this adventure:
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- An all-women team of AMGA-certified Rock Guides
- Two full days of rock climbing
- All technical climbing gear
What’s not included:
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- Transportation
- Accomodation
- Meals and snacks
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You need to have a good level of fitness to participate in these two-day camps. For the Basic Women’s Crack Climbing Weekend camp, participants should expect approaches of 15-30 minute hike over easy to moderate hiking terrain. For the more advanced climbers attending Women’s Multi-Pitch-Tower Weekend, these camp is physical and requires fitness and stamina to access the climbs and climb them. The approach to most climbs is approximately an hour on uneven terrain.
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These two-day camps are for beginner to advanced climbers looking to develop existing skills and build community with other like-minded women. Participants will be split into groups depending on experience level.
Moab has plenty of options for beginner climbers. Whether you’ve never climbed before or are transitioning from the gym to outdoor climbing, your guide will customize the day to suit your skill level and objectives. With a guide by your side, you’ll learn something new, stay safe on the rocks, and most importantly, have fun!
For advanced climbers, Moab has loads of routes to spend the day on. Your guide will discuss your objectives as a group, and in two days, you’ll progress your crack climbing or multi-pitch skills with female AMGA-certified guides. Let your guides plan the weekend so you can focus on developing your skills and bond with other female participants while climbing the classic routes or best hidden gems the area has to offer.
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All technical climbing equipment will be provided by your guiding service. However, if you have your own gear, feel free to bring it. You’ll need:
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- Helmet
- Harness with 3 locking carabiners, belay/rappel device, and chalk bag
- Ropes
- Climbing hardware (quickdraws, cam devices, stoppers, etc.)
Here’s a list of the equipment we suggest you bring:
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- Approach shoes
- Technical rock shoes
- Synthetic short
- Pants for climbing
- Long sleeve and/or short sleeve wicking t-shirt
- Long sleeve cotton t-shirt
- Lightweight wind shell
- Backpack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 35-40L backpack) (15-20 L pack for Tower Pursuits)
- Water and hydration pack (2 liters)
- Roll of 2 inch cotton athletic tape
- Lunches and food you can eat on-the-go
- Toiletries (sunscreen, lip balm, bug spray, toilet paper, etc.)
- Sunglasses
- Camera — optional
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
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Group sizes and prices:
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- For the Basic Women’s Crack Climbing Weekend camp, the client to guide ratio is 4:1.
- For the Advanced Women’s Multi-Pitch-Tower Weekend camp, the client to guide ratio is 2:1.
- Cost is per person and it doesn’t decrease as the group grows.
Women’s weekend climbing camps in Moab can be arranged for bigger groups. Contact us prior to booking.
Min. age requirements:
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- 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.
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To get to Moab, most people fly into Canyonlands Regional Airport in Moab, UT. Other options include flying into Grand Junction Regional Airport, CO, about 2 hours away, and Salt Lake City International Airport, UT, about 4 hours away.
On the day of your climb, you will meet your guide in Moab. Most trips and classes leave from the Red Rock Bakery 74 South Main Street, Moab, across the street from the McStiff’s Plaza. Meeting times are determined by the season.
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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, guides and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Moab, Utah, please refer to the Utah Travel Guidance Government Website and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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!
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