Canyonlands Itinerary

Day 1: We will meet you at the airport, possible locations are Durango, CO or Salt Lake City, UT. We drive to Indian Creek and set our campsite

Day 2:Climb around the Indian Creek area. Newspaper Rock Area and the Donnely Canyon area are good spots to start. Return to camp and prepare for the South Six Shooter climb.

Day 3: An approach of 1.5 hours takes us through the desert and up to the base of the southwest face. There are three pitches of good sandstone climbing, and we arrive on a small desert summit.

Day 4: Break camp and drive north to Moab, UT. Restock food, ice etc. Climb in the afternoon at Wall Street along the Colorado River. Our next camp will be at the base of Castleton Tower.

Day 5: Breakfast at 6 am. The steep approach will take us to the North Chimney Route. This route has 3 great pitches of crack climbing. To descend we rappel the exciting north face.

Day 6: Hike into the Fisher Towers area to climb Ancient Art. This one of a kind route is made of Fisher mud stone. The summit is only large enough for one person to stand on at a time!

Day 7: Prepare to depart, drive to the airport.


Canyonlands Trip Fees
  1 client and 1 guide: $1500
  2 clients and 1 guide: $1000 per person


Program Cost Inclusions
  -UIAGM / AMGA certified guide Art Mooney
  -Five guided climbing and instructional days
  -Group climbing gear


Program Cost Exclusions
  -Airfare to and from the desert southwest
  -Rental car
  -Food while in restaurants or camping
  -Personal equipment
 -Airport taxes

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Why Go with us

• Art has climbed often in this area around Moab Utah.
• IFMGA / AMGA certified guide. Art has completed courses and exams in rock guiding, alpine guiding, and ski mountaineering guiding. Art will utilize the safest and most current guiding techniques.
• Our low client to guide ratios increase your chance of a successful trip.
• You will know who your guide will be when you sign up for the trip.