Moab Tower Climbing

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Climbing doesn't get better than this!

The red desert surrounding Moab, Utah is peppered with iconic sandstone towers and you can climb them!

There are numerous formations and routes to choose from, ranging from your first-ever multi-pitch climb to multi-day big wall adventures.

Explore the options below to and hit “Book Now” to reach out, learn more, and arrange a climb.

Ancient Art

Ancient Art is an incredibly unique corkscrew of mud in the Fisher Towers and you can stand on top of it! A handful of pitches leads to jaw-dropping exposure in an out-of-this-world environment.

Route: Stolen Chimney

Difficulty: 5.8 A0 (or 5.10)

Suitable for an adventurous beginner or experienced climber.

Length:

A 1ish mile, relatively flat approach to 4 pitch climb. This outing can take 4-7 hours depending on how busy the route is.

Location:

Ancient Art is located in the Fisher Towers, a beautiful 30 minute drive from Moab.

Pricing:

One Climber: $350
Two Climbers: $225 per climber

Castleton Tower

Castleton is THE most iconic desert tower sporting multiple fantastic routes up its differing faces. Expect high quality crack climbing and a physical but rewarding day out.

Classic Routes:

Kor-Ingalls (5.9+)
North Chimney (5.9+)
North Face (5.11)

Length:

Climbing Castleton Tower is a solid outing and often a full, 8-hour day. A 1.5 mile hike gaining 1,300ft leads to the base of the tower. 4 pitches of challenging crack climbing lead to an incredible summit.

Suitable for those with some crack/chimeny climbing experience and fitness for a full day.

Location:

Castleton Tower is located in Castle Valley, 30 minutes out of Moab

Pricing:

One Climber: $400
Two Climbers: $250 per climber

The Titan

The Titan is the tallest freestanding tower in North America. A coveted feather in the cap of any climber, this is not a beginner trip.

We’ll use big wall climbing techniques to climb this incredible formation. Hit “Book Now” to contact us for more details and pricing for this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Route: The Finger of Fate

Difficulty: 5.8 C2+, 8 Pitches, 900ft

This outing is suitable for an experienced multipitch rock climber keen on adventure.

Length:

This route can be done in one BIG day or done as an overnight ascent with a night spent on the wall. We’ll be able to give you all the details and pick the best option for you.

A 2.5 mile, +1000 ft approach leads us to the base of the route and will likely take us 2 hours with relatively heavy loads.

If in-a-day:
We’ll start hiking in the dark arriving at the base of the route with first light. We’ll climb 8 steep pitches to the top of the formation, before making a series of long rappels down. This will be a 12+ hr day.

If overnight:
We’ll climb roughly 5 pitches on the first day before setting up for an incredible night. We will climb the remaining pitches the following day and make a series of rappels back to the ground before hiking out to the cars.

Note: This ascent will require a day of preparation and teaching you big wall climbing skills!

Location:

The Titan is located in the Fisher Towers, a beautiful 30 minute drive from Moab.

Pricing:

More Moab Multipitch

Moab is a climbing Mecca and has many other multipitch routes and towers. Check out some of these other offerings for brand new to advanced climbers!

Looking Glass Rock: 5.5 3 pitches

Looking Glass Rock is an epic outing! While the ascent is not technically rigorous the descent is very engaging; a completely free-hanging 115ft rappel THROUGH the formation followed by some rope swing potential! A great choice for never-ever climbers, children, or climbers wanting a quick fun outing!

Length: With essentially no approach this trip usually takes 3-4 hours.
Location: 30 minutes South of Moab
Price: One Person $300 + $100 per additional climber up to 4 total!

Terma: 5.8+ 3 pitches

Terma provides a summit experience ascending a plateau high above the winding Colorado River. Suitable for beginners or experienced climbers looking for a nice half-day outing.

Length: A half-mile approach with 700ft of elevation gain leads to the climb. This outing usually takes 4-6 hours.
Location: Located off River Road 20 minutes from Moab
Price: One Climber $350 + $100 per additional climber

Overnight Ascent!

Join us on an overnight adventure! There are multiple options including doing a big-wall style climb or spending the night on top of Castleton Tower!

Check out our Overnight Ascent page and Contact Us to discuss details and options.

Rappelling off of Looking Glass Rock

Climbing above the Colorado River on Terma.

Making an Overnight Ascent to the canyon rim!

Rappelling off of Looking Glass Rock

Frequently Asked Questions

How should I get to Moab?

Moab does have a nearby airport (Canyonlands Regional) that can be convenient and offers car rental. This is about 20 minutes from Moab.

Another option that’s often more economical is to fly into Grand Junction, Colorado which is 1hr 45mins from Moab.

Salt Lake City has more flights and is a 4-hour drive to Moab.

**We highly recommend insuring your travel arrangements!**

Where should I stay?

Lodging:

Moab also has plenty of Hotels and Motels to choose from which will all be under 30 minutes from the climbing. Check out:

Lazy Lizard Hostel
Field Station Hotel
Comfort Inn and Suits

Camping:

The campgrounds below will be close to our climbing venue:

For Ancient Art and The Titan – Fisher Towers Campground

For Castleton Tower – Castleton Tower Preserve and Campground

For Terma – Big Bend Campground

**We highly recommend insuring your travel arrangements!**

What if it rains? (Please Read)

We cannot control the weather. The soft sandstone of Moab is very fragile after becoming saturated with rain. It is standard practice for climbers to wait 24 hours to climb after the rock becomes saturated. We will do our best to work around the weather and small, non-saturating sprinkles. We reschedule or refund any trips that get rained out. Please understand that we are at nature’s whim.

**We highly recommend insuring your travel arrangements!**

What safety standards do you have?

Our guides are trained and certified by the internationally recognized American Mountain Guides Association and operate within their industry-recommended Scope of Practice. They hold wilderness medical certifications and emergency communication devices.

That’s a lot of jargon. The bottom line is that our guides have been working professionally for over a decade each, have done thousands of days on the rock with people like you without incident, and have all the applicable industry training.

Climbing is inherently dangerous.

I do not have a harness or helmet. Do you have this available to rent?

No worries, we have everything for you! Be sure to let us know as soon as you book what equipment you will want to borrow from us so that we are sure we have it for your trip. We currently lend equipment at no charge!

Do I need to bring a lunch?

Yes! You will want to bring a simple sack lunch and water for your day. Easily packable items like a sandwich, energy bars, trail mix, etc. are recommended.

How does cancellation or rescheduling work?

Please refer to our Terms & Conditions for details.

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   Simone Kirkevold 
 14 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. let me tell you about this one guy erik: PHENOMENAL dude. on his day off, he took time out of his climbing session to help me out with figuring out how to rope-solo, after i (a wee gumby) watched a few youtube videos and figured i should go and try it, and he let me use his gear!!!!!! he made my session so much safer, and also gave insightful comments on why we do things certain ways, and why (what would have been my setup) would bring out the worst in both my safety devices. his encouragement was inspiring, and vibes were through the roof. could not recommend this company enough (and erik)
  
 
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   Justice Pettigrew 
 14 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Erik was a phenomenal guide. He taught me finger lock and jamming techniques and helped me send my first 5.10B! He was so informative and made me feel secure with my gear. I even took my first trad fall with him. Trad climbing had felt a bit like free soloing in the past, like I wasn’t allowed to fall and had to climb well below my limits, but Erik gave me the confidence and knowledge to see what good placements looked like and how to push my limits with trad climbing! I could not recommend Vertical Pursuits enough and look forward to continuing to work with them!
  
 
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   Nat 
 27 August 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Erik is a great instructor, and I felt like I got more than my money's worth taking his Trad Beyond the Basics course. The description says it'll take you from leading 5.low to 5.high and it actually did!
  
 
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   Jamie Mackie 
 25 August 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our experience with Erik was absolutely phenomenal. He met my wife and I at the meet up point with all his gear ready to go. I felt like we learned so much during the time we spent with him. I moved from being very nervous about climbing to feeling comfortable. I don’t feel like I have to ask others to check my work anymore before I feel safe.
  
 
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   Misty Lawrence 
 5 August 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had taken an intro to trad clinic through another company fairly recently, so I was apprehensive about taking another intro to trad course, but I was still hesitant to lead trad after the first course and a friend recommended Erik so I decided to go for it. I’m super stoked I did! The class was small, only 3 of us, so the course felt very tailor fit to our needs. Erik has a fantastic positive vibe, he’s incredibly supportive, and his instruction was very clear and easy to understand. After a bit of informative ground school much of the course was spent on the wall learning gear placement with his close guidance. By the end of the course all 3 of us led 5.6 and 5.7 routes. I have so much more confidence leading trad now, I highly recommend Vertical Pursuits!!!
  
 
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   oliver symonds 
 2 August 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We scheduled an intro to trad course to learn the basics and get familiar with the techniques. Even before the day of the course, Kevin and Erik were super helpful with recommendations and ensuring the day would be dialed in for us. On the day of the course, Erik was an excellent guide covering the basics and quickly getting us on the wall. My son was excitedly putting up trad leads well before the end of the day. It was great having a high level of instruction and mentorship, while feeling less like a guide and more like a coach. We'll be back for sure.
  
 
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   Harvey Clarke 
 20 July 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Erik is a fantastic guide - he made trad climbing and multipitch super accessible for a full group of 4 climbers at once. Highly recommend these guys!
  
 
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   Shari VanT 
 14 July 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. One of the best, safest, and most fun guides I have climbed with! Highly recommend Vertical Pursuit’s!
  
 
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   Michael Silvester 
 25 June 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Erik is an outstanding teacher, guide, and all around great guy! I spent the day with him and one other student at School Rock on Donner Summit taking the Intro to Multipitch course and it was stellar! He has a great teaching style—knowledgeable, patient, and easy to learn from. He broke down complex systems into simple, understandable steps and made sure we felt comfortable asking questions along the way. What really stood out was how invested he was in helping us learn and build confidence. His experience and expertise were obvious, but he never made anything feel intimidating. By the end of the day, I felt much more confident with multi-pitch climbing systems and techniques. If you’re looking for a guide who is professional, approachable, has done laps on El Cap (including The Nose!) and genuinely passionate about teaching, I highly recommend Erik and Vertical Pursuits.
  
 
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   Olivia Simon 
 10 June 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a fantastic experience learning from Kevin at the Intro to Sport Climbing class. He is an amazing teacher - super kind and never made me feel dumb for asking really basic questions. The format of the class is awesome. You get time on the ground to learn skills and then get to apply them on the wall. Everything feels super safe and thoughtful. I learned a ton and think it's an insane value for the price. It's a whole day of instruction with no more than 4 people in the course, but my course only had 2 so that meant even more time on the wall and extra mentoring. Also, the communication with the Vertical Pursuits team was top notch. Kevin was kind enough to chat with me on the phone before I took the class to answer my questions and make sure the class would be a good fit. He was great about communicating location and timing the day of. And, he followed up after class with an email of everything we talked about + videos and resources for review. If you're on the fence, take the course! It's a great opportunity to learn from real pros and up your knowledge safely!