Southwest Rock Climbing for Adults
« Back to SearchImmerse yourself in the magic of red rock canyons and the thrill of climbing desert rock.
Utah’s canyon country is home to some of the most iconic and stunning rock climbing destinations in the world. On this course, you’ll learn all the fundamentals to confidently sport climb in the desert. Experience the incredible feeling of accomplishing a route and enjoying views from the top. Learn about the rich geologic and cultural history of the region. Spend your evenings connecting with your fellow crewmates around the fire. Master your desert camping and Leave No Trace skills. By the end of course, you’ll know how to build anchors, belay, climb cracks, and find routes. Every day on this expedition will be an opportunity to expand your comfort zone and connect with the natural world. Previous experience is not necessary, and you do not need to be an all-star athlete. Enthusiasm for trying new things is the most important thing to bring to this adventure.
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Course # CUA5-2421
Age 18 and up
Days 8
Cost $3,200
Dates 3/23/2024 - 3/30/2024
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I was surrounded by the best educators who have inspired me in so many ways and I want to follow in their footsteps in my own unique way. My group has taught me so much about myself and the world around me. I am excited for my future and to use the life skills Outward Bound has provided me.
Rock climbing can be both mediative and thrilling, making it a highly rewarding sport mentally and physically. It’s a great opportunity to connect with others in the outdoors while also developing confidence in your physical abilities. Students will learn new body mechanics, balance, and climbing techniques. Instructors will help students set personal goals as they navigate the rock wall. They will get to experience the incredible feeling of accomplishing a route and pausing at the top to enjoy the views high above the canyon floor. There are many ways to climb the same rock, allowing each climber to solve the puzzle in their own way. Students will learn how to tie knots, build anchors, climb cracks and may have the opportunity to attempt multi-pitch climbs.
Canyon Country, Utah
The most spectacular aspects of the Utah landscape are the hidden treasures found within its vast canyon networks, formed by millennia of wind and water. The canyons are composed of a spell-binding labyrinth of towering walls, arches, and slot canyons just waiting to be explored. On course, these vibrant formations are a geological playground for scrambling and teamwork. Climbing courses get to experience the beauty of these canyons up close and from high above the trees. With red rock walls and towers standing hundreds of feet high, it’s no wonder that Utah's canyon country is a world-renowned climbing destination. The desert ecosystem is characterized by aromatic plants like sagebrush and birds soaring high above canyon walls. These regions are the ancestral lands of the Ute, Cheyenne, Arapaho, Sioux, Eastern Shoshone, Jicarilla Apache, and Pueblos Nations.
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I was surrounded by the best educators who have inspired me in so many ways and I want to follow in their footsteps in my own unique way. My group has taught me so much about myself and the world around me. I am excited for my future and to use the life skills Outward Bound has provided me.
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