3/4 Day Climbing Trip – Abraxas Tower
Abraxas is a very fun and very varied tower just 15 minutes away from downtown Moab! Full value climbing with technical crack climbing right off the ground, a short offwidth sequence, and then a long squeeze chimney that varies in size. Enjoy a shorter-than-normal approach and comfortable belay stances, this tower is a great introduction into the style. If you have climbed desert style cracks and multipitch before, then this route is a great place to start your Desert Tower journey!
If you want to extend your climbing day, then there are other 5.10 single pitch routes we can climb after the tower for a full day – this wall has a lot to offer for those looking to expand their splitter crack climbing skills.
Trip Overview
- Duration: 6-7 hours
- Drive from Moab: 15 minutes
- Season: all year, Spring and Fall is best or early Summer starts
- Max. Guide to client ratio: 1:2
- Technical: 5.10 with lots of varied crack climbing, long chimney, 200ft over 3 pitches, very long rappel to descend
Skill & Fitness Level
- Prior multi-pitch climbing experience is helpful but not mandatory
- Should be able to climb 5.9 cracks or 5.10 sport-climb grades outdoors
- Intermediate fitness level
What to Bring
- 3-4 liters of water
- Sun screen
- Lip balm
- Brimmed hat
- Light long-sleeve shirt (for sun protection)
- Sun glasses
- Light rain gear
- Camera
- Extra snacks if you get really hungry, are a growing teenager, or have dietary restrictions or allergies
We provide
- Snacks
- Transportation from our office and back
- All of the high quality technical gear you will need for climbing*
*If you do have and would prefer to use your own climbing harness, shoes, and/or chalk bag, please do so. Otherwise, we provide these items for you.
What you should wear
- For the approach, shoes such as running shoes or lightweight hiking shoes
- No open-toed sandals, please
- Clothes that are light-weight and loose fitting to allow you flexibility and freedom of movement
- Clothes that are suitable for the season
Departure Times
All trips depart from our office at 253 North Main, Moab, UT. See location on Google map
6:00am – 8:00am -Departure times for this trip vary with the season, but usually begin early in the morning. Call to arrange details: 435-259-3317