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Guided desert rock climbing and climbing instruction in the Moab area and Indian Creek
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Utah Programs

With terrain running the gamut from the Rocky Mountain high country of the Uintas and Wasatch in the northeast to the red rock desert and Escalante region in the south, the state of Utah affords rock climbers an incredible mixture of rock types and climbing styles. American Alpine Institute operates in Utah’s Moab area from September through May.

We offer custom rock climbing trips and group courses on the world-famous Cutler and Wingate sandstone formations of Indian Creek, Castle Valley, the Fisher Towers, and other desert crags. Refine your search using the filters below.

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A climber is all smiles as he reaches the top of his climb in Bishop, CA on an American Alpine Institute rock climbing program
Washington, Nevada, Utah, Colorado and California Special Offer
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Outdoor Rock Climbing – Intensive Introduction

If you’re new to rock climbing or have only climbed indoors, stepping outside opens up a whole new world of adventure. Outdoor climbing introduces unique physical and mental challenges that … Read more

Year-round
4 days
Washington, Nevada, Utah, and California, British Columbia Special Offer
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Learn to Lead – Trad Rock Climbing Leadership

Our Learn to Lead – Introduction to Traditional Rock Leadership Course gives you the skills and confidence to lead your own single-pitch trad climbs. You’ll practice gear placement, anchor building, … Read more

Year Round
4 days
A guide leads a group up a ridge during an American Alpine Institute Alaska Range mountaineering program
Washington, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and California Special Offer
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Instructional Courses, Group Summit Climbs
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Women’s Climbing & Mountaineering Programs

AAI is proud to offer a variety of women’s climbing and mountaineering programs, including women’s rock climbing clinics, mountaineering courses, and guided summit climbs. All-women courses offer a powerful opportunity for … Read more

Year-round
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Two climbers at an anchor learn how to do a tandem rappel on an American Alpine Institute climbing course
WA, CA, NV and UT Special Offer
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Technical Self-Rescue for Climbers

Even experienced climbers can face unexpected challenges on the rock. Your partner may get stuck mid-route, a novice climber may freeze halfway up a toprope, or an injury could make … Read more

Year-Round
2 days
Top Managed Site at Mt. Erie
Washington, California, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado Special Offer
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AMGA Single-Pitch Instructor Course and Exam

Single Pitch Instructor Certification The American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) Single Pitch Instructor Course is the first in the AMGA sequence of climbing instructor and guide training programs. The SPI … Read more

Year-round
Course: 3 days. Exam: 2 days. Refresher: 1 day.
Climber on Ice Cream Parlor Crag in Moab. Zach Lovell.
Moab and Indian Creek Special Offer
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Private & Custom Trips
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Guided Rock Climbing in Moab & Indian Creek

Nestled between Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, and Deadhorse Point State Park, high on the Colorado Plateau, the tiny hamlet of Moab is considered by many to be the … Read more

September - April
1+ days
Cyclops
AK, WA, CA, NV, UT, CO, NC Special Offer
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Instructional Courses, Private & Custom Trips, Youth Climbing Programs
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Mountain Programs for Youth Organizations

Research shows that adventure education has an incredibly positive impact on children and youth. These types of experiences increase confidence, encourage cooperation, enhance communication skills, build self-reliance, strengthen friendships and … Read more

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