MOAB

Rock Climbing

Moab
April 24-27, 2026

Southeast Utah

Skill Level:
No experience necessary!

Level 3

Accessibility Rating:
1 = Least Accessible
5 = Most Accessible

Category:
Rock Climbing

Lodging:
Camping

Group Size:
10 – 12

COST: $250 per person

OVERVIEW

If someone from across the world were asked to imagine “an outdoor adventure in the western US” —whether they’re familiar with the name or not— chances are the desert backdrop of Moab, Utah would be among the first images to pop into their mind.  Nestled in a green river valley among an ocean of red rock, the tiny town of Moab is world-renowned as a hub of outdoor recreation and picturesque beauty.  A short drive in any direction will take you to a different world, including spectacular red rock canyons, valleys of sheer cartoon-like sandstone towers, the tops of vast slickrock mesas, the rugged banks of the Colorado river, or even high into the snow-capped La Sal mountains.

We hope you’ll join us as we kick off our first ever national climbing trip to Moab, April 24-27, 2026.  While here we’ll camp 3 nights and climb 2 full days.  Routes will range from challenging vertical cracks to more moderate slabby faces, so there should be something for everyone.  Accessibility varies as one of our crags is on the shoulder of a road and the other is a short-but-steep hike.  Mobility device users should expect some assistance for the steep hike, including being pushed, pulled, or carried for sections.

Disclaimer: While we don’t anticipate any issues, this trip is permit-pending and subject to change/cancellation.  We recommend including purchase protection when booking flights or rental vehicles.

ACCESSIBILITY

While one climbing site is directly roadside, the other requires a short-but-steep hike (approx 1/8mi).  This hike is along a well traveled but uneven trail with rocks, boulders, stone steps, and sand/gravel.  The trail is a typical “able-bodied” climber trail with limited development in regards to ensuring total accessibility.  Mobility device users should expect assistance from staff or volunteers.  Ideally you should have a basic level of comfort in this type of terrain and/or be open to receiving assistance.
Paradox Sports strives to serve all individuals regardless of ability, and encourages individuals considering this program to review our Essential Eligibility Criteria.  If you have any questions about this program, please contact the National Program Manager at sam@paradoxsports.org.

TRIP SCHEDULE

NOTE: This itinerary is subject to change.
A finalized schedule will be emailed to you before the trip.

FRIDAY

4-6 PM: Arrival and camp set up
7 PM: Welcome dinner, group intros, and program overview

SATURDAY

7 AM: Breakfast at camp
8 AM: Depart for climbing (carpool)
8:30 / 9 AM – 3:30 / 4 PM: Full day of climbing (pack your own lunch)
4 – 6 PM: Free Time – explore Moab, play some games, or take a nap, just be sure to be ready for dinner!
7 PM: Dinner at camp

SUNDAY

7 AM: Breakfast at camp
8 AM: Depart for climbing (carpool)
9 AM – 4 PM: Full day of climbing (pack your own lunch)
4 – 6 PM: Free Time
7 PM: Dinner at camp

MONDAY

8 AM: Breakfast at camp
9 AM – 11 AM: Break down camp, pack up, and depart based on your travel needs

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

We encourage participants to have basic outdoor experience and at minimum an introductory understanding of either rock climbing. Each year we welcome first-time climbers into our community, right alongside some of the best in the world. There will be routes available for a wide variety of skill levels, and coaches/guides to help you succeed – whatever your goal may be. Our climbing will range from 5.7-5.10.

We will be camping in a pair of campsites at Utahraptor State Park, approx 20 minutes north of downtown Moab. Our campsites are considered primitive and will not have running water or electricity. There is a vault toilet nearby and we will have a hand-washing station set up at the nearest campsite. There is limited parking at each site so carpooling is encouraged. Please come prepared for all weather! We can expect warm days and chilly nights. Paradox has camping gear and additional clothing available for loan if requested.

All participants and climbing assistants are responsible for their transportation to and from the event as well as during the weekend.

Moab is located in the high desert of southeastern Utah and is considered fairly remote. There are several options for getting here, but you should expect to fly into either Salt Lake City, UT or Denver, CO and drive to Moab from there. Drive times are approx 4 hours from SLC and 6 hours from Denver assuming good road conditions. There are smaller regional airports that are closer, but your costs and logistics for getting to/from the program will likely increase significantly.
Paradox Sports will connect all registered participants and volunteers via email for carpooling options, but ultimately you are responsible for your own transportation to and from this program. Please plan accordingly.

We encourage climbers to bring their own personal gear if possible, including a harness, helmet, and climbing shoes. All group gear, including ropes, anchor material, bouldering pads will be provided. Climbers will also need to bring all personal camping gear, including tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad and appropriate clothing. Paradox Sports has a limited range of climbing shoes, helmets, harnesses, and camping gear available to loan if you need to borrow please indicate in your registration. You can see a full packing list for trips at the button above, and we are happy to answer any questions about gear that you might have!

Paradox Sports will provide meals from Friday night dinner through Monday morning breakfast. Build your own lunch items will be provided so individuals can make and pack their own lunches for climbing each day. If you have dietary restrictions or severe food allergies please include these in your registration form, and/or consider providing your own meals. We do our best to accommodate dietary needs but we cannot guarantee against cross contamination and are subject to item availability while purchasing ingredients.

Due to the nature of this program, climbing assistants should have previous experience on a Paradox Sports trip, attended a Paradox Sports volunteer training, Adaptive Climbing Initiative course, and/or be an experienced climber. We encourage all assistants to have experience in the outdoors. Assistants are expected to belay, be comfortable assisting others through variable terrain, and have at least an introductory understanding of climbing and the associated equipment. Paradox Sports reserves the right to assign assistants to appropriate roles based on the assessment of experience, skills, comfort and overall ability.
Assistants register through the link above, and select “Assistant Climber Registration”. The cost for assisting with the same as the cost for adaptive climbers. As a non-profit, we need to cover our cost to operate and this includes both participants and assistants pitching in to cover trips costs. Often the lines between “participant” and “assistant” are indistinguishable as we enjoy a weekend of climbing as a community. Registration fees for everyone cover food, lodging, equipment, professional guides, extra programming, insurance, and other overhead for planning the trip. It takes a lot to make these programs succeed – we thank you for your contribution both physically and financially.
If you are an AMGA certified guide and want to volunteer guide time on any of our programs, please contact our Program Manager Sam Sala at sam@paradoxsports.org.

What’s Included:

•    Professional guides and instruction
•    Camping and Guide Fees
•    Meals: Friday dinner; Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner; Sunday breakfast, lunch and dinner; Monday breakfast
•    Gear: Technical rock climbing equipment (please indicate your gear needs in your registration)

What’s Not Included:

•    Transportation: All participants and volunteers are responsible for getting to and from the event, as well as transportation during the program.
•   Guardian / Partner registrations: Each registration is for one individual only. If your friends, significant other, guardian or personal aid would like to join, we ask that they register as a volunteer for the trip and help cover the costs of lodging, meals, logistics, guides, etc. and that they are eager and willing to be an active part of the community for the weekend!
•   Alcohol is not included, and not permitted while climbing. We encourage you to drink responsibly and at camp only should you choose to.
* For information on financial assistance please see more details here.

Unfortunately, due to the nature of our programs, Paradox Sports has a no pets policy.  If you have a service animal that you plan to bring with you on a program, please be sure to let us know in advance and familiarize yourself with this Service Animal Agreement.  We will require a signed copy of this agreement from anyone bringing a service dog with them on this trip.  If your animal becomes disruptive on a program, you may be asked to leave without reimbursement. You will be responsible for your animal’s comfort, health, and safety while on program, including keeping them leashed, food/water, medications, and picking up/disposing of their waste.

If you cancel:

•   30+ days before the event, you will receive a 100% refund of your registration fees.
•   Between 14 and 30 days before the event, if we cannot fill your spot, you will receive a 50% refund of your registration fees.
•   14 days or less before the event and we cannot fill your spot, then your registration fee is non-refundable and we will retain the full fee.
•   Without notice (no-show) your registration fee is non-refundable and we will retain the full fee.
*If you are asked to leave any Paradox Sports event by staff due to inappropriate behavior, you will not be refunded any fees in association with the trip or event, no matter the duration that you were in attendance.

Questions? Please contact us at info@paradoxsports.org or by phone 720-638-5593