Your guide.
Your pace.
Wild places.
Private canyoneering, rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, and backcountry skiing tailored entirely to your group. No crowds. No compromises. Just Moab — the way it's meant to be experienced.
Not a group tour.
Your tour.
Every trip is built around you — your crew, your ability, your pace. We don't put strangers together and hope for the best. We spend a day in Moab's wild places designed specifically for your group.
Your Group, Only Your Group
No shared trips with strangers. Low guide-to-guest ratios mean more coaching, more flexibility, and a better day for everyone.
Locally Curated Itineraries
Your guide knows the terrain, the season, and the routes that actually deliver. We adapt in real time to weather, conditions, and your group's energy.
Skills You'll Actually Use
Every trip is also a teach. Whether you're rappelling for the first time or dialing your crack climbing technique, you leave with more than memories.
Pick your
adventure.
Six distinct adventure types. All private. All tailored. All based out of Moab, Utah — one of the most diverse outdoor playgrounds on the planet.
Moab Canyoneering
Rappel, chimney, and navigate water-carved sandstone slots on Moab's most iconic routes. From first-timers to technical canyon enthusiasts.
Rock Climbing
Indian Creek, Ancient Art, Castleton Tower. Learn movement, technique, and safety at Utah's world-class crags.
Mountain Biking
Mag 7, Navajo Rocks, Klondike Bluffs. Your guide picks the right trail for your ability and adapts on the fly.
Guided Hiking
Arches, Canyonlands, and beyond. Off-the-beaten-path routes chosen for your group's fitness and curiosity.
Backcountry Skiing & Snowboarding
Desert views from an alpine snowpack. Moab's hidden winter stash, with a guide who knows every slope.
Multi-Sport Adventures
Can't choose just one? Combine canyoneering, climbing, biking, and hiking into a custom multi-day Moab experience.
Led by people who
live here.
Evan Clapper has over 15 years of experience as an outdoor professional and multi-sport guide — climbing, canyoneering, rafting, biking. You name it, he's done it and taught others to do it. He especially loves helping guests gain new skills and confidence in the wild.
Clapper Adventures is locally owned and operated by wilderness experts who work, live, and play on the Colorado Plateau. Our certified guides know where to find the hidden gems — the routes best enjoyed with a handful of people who actually want to be there.
Moab is a
year-round playground.
Each season in Moab brings something different. Spring and fall are prime. Summer means early starts and smart choices. Winter unlocks the La Sal Mountains.
Wildflowers, mild temps, and perfect canyon conditions. Spring is Moab's most magical time — and slots like Bow and Arrow are at their best.
Sandstone grips best in cool, dry conditions. Spring is peak season for Indian Creek and the iconic towers. Book early — spots fill fast.
Perfect riding weather before summer heat arrives. Your guide picks trails for your skill level across Moab's legendary slickrock network.
Canyon in the morning, climb in the afternoon. Spring is ideal for multi-activity days — mild temps across the board.
Summer canyon trips start at sunrise to avoid peak heat. Shaded slots stay comfortable — your guide knows exactly which routes work best. Note: always monitor flash flood conditions.
Early morning hikes beat the heat. We carry plenty of water and pick trails with shade. Great for families looking for a cooler morning adventure.
Dawn rides on Navajo Rocks and Klondike before the thermometer climbs. Still one of the best riding experiences on earth, with the right timing.
Not sure which summer activity is right for your crew? Call or send an inquiry — we'll help you build the right day given conditions and your group.
Fall rivals spring as Moab's best season. Cooler temps, stunning light, and emptier trails. Routes like Entrajo and Morning Glory are exceptional.
Castleton Tower, Ancient Art, and the Creek walls in fall conditions. This is what climbing in Moab is supposed to feel like.
Unlike summer, fall means you can ride from morning through afternoon. Mag 7 and Monitor & Merrimack at their absolute finest.
Perfect temps for multi-day combos. Build your custom Moab trip across several days — we'll handle the logistics.
Moab's hidden winter secret. Alpine touring and skiing with desert canyon views from the summit. A guide-only experience most visitors never discover.
The La Sal Mountains offer terrain for intermediate to advanced skiers and riders. Low-angle wooded runs to steeper open bowls — tailored to your level.
Moab's canyon country in winter is often mild and crowd-free. Unique lighting, quiet trails, and accessible routes for all levels.
Winter availability is limited. Reach out early to discuss options and lock in your dates before the La Sal snowpack arrives.
Don't take our
word for it.
"Evan tailored the whole canyoneering day to our family's skill level. My 10-year-old absolutely crushed the rappels and wants to move to Moab."
"Best climbing guide I've ever worked with. He knew exactly where to take us and pushed our skills without being reckless. Will absolutely book again."
"The La Sal backcountry ski day was incredible — desert views from the top of a powder run. Nobody else was doing this. Only possible with a local guide."
"We did a two-day combo: MTB and canyoneering. Evan planned everything and adapted when one of us tweaked a knee. Couldn't have asked for a better trip."
"As complete beginners, we were nervous about canyoneering. Evan made it feel totally safe and incredibly fun. Morning Glory Canyon is now our favorite place on earth."
"The MTB guide tour was exactly what we needed — someone who knows the trail network, can read skill levels, and makes every rider feel capable. Book this."
Three steps to your
best day in Moab.
No complicated booking process. Just tell us what you're after, and we'll help build your perfect trip.
Tell Us About Your Group
Who's coming, what you love doing, your fitness level, and your dates. The more you share, the better we can tailor the experience.
We Build Your Trip
We'll reach back within 24 hours with a proposed itinerary, activity match, and availability. We can do half-days, full days, or multi-day expeditions.
Show Up and Explore
We handle everything. You show up ready to move. We take care of route selection, logistics, gear guidance, and keeping everyone stoked.
Prefer to just call?
📞 435.260.7066Send an Inquiry
We'll respond within 24 hours with availability and options.
Real answers
to real questions.
Planning an outdoor trip involves a lot of unknowns. Here's what our guests ask most often.
No prior experience is needed. Our guided canyoneering trips are designed for all levels, including first-timers. Your guide will teach you every technique — rappelling, chimneying, stemming — as you go. You should be comfortable hiking off-trail and be reasonably fit. Kids 8 and up are welcome with customization.
Yes — kids 8 and up can join canyoneering with customization to the route and technique. Our guided hiking tours are great for all ages. When you inquire, let us know your kids' ages and we'll suggest the best fit. Private tours give us the flexibility to move at a family-friendly pace.
We only offer private tours — meaning your group, just your group. No strangers. No keeping up with other people's pace. Your guide builds the day around your ability, interests, and energy level. It's a fundamentally different (and better) experience than a group tour where 12 people are all trying to have the same day.
Generally: layered clothing, sturdy closed-toe shoes or hiking boots, sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water. Snacks and lunch for full-day trips. Specific gear requirements vary by activity — we'll send a detailed gear list once your trip is confirmed. You can also ask us directly at any point in the planning process.
Moab weather is mostly excellent, but conditions matter — especially for canyoneering (flash flood awareness is real and important). Your guide monitors forecasts closely and will adapt the plan, suggest an alternative activity, or reschedule if conditions aren't safe. We prioritize a great day over sticking to a rigid itinerary.
Start with an inquiry — use the form on this page, visit our contact page, or call us at 435.260.7066. Spring and fall book out weeks in advance, so the earlier the better. For summer and winter, 2–3 weeks is usually enough, though we can sometimes accommodate shorter notice.
Moab adventure
guides.
Moab Canyoneering for Beginners: What to Expect
Everything first-timers need to know before stepping into a slot canyon with a guide. Techniques, gear, safety, and what makes a great canyoneering day.
Read the GuideFamily Adventures in Moab: Best Options for Kids & Parents
Moab is one of the best family destinations in the American West — when you have a guide who knows how to keep everyone engaged and moving safely.
Read the GuideMountain Biking Moab With a Guide: Trails, Skills & Safety
The Moab MTB trail network is massive. Here's how a guide transforms the experience — from trail selection to real-time technique coaching on slickrock.
Read the Guide
Your next
wild place
is waiting.
Private guided adventures in Moab, Utah — tailored to your group, your pace, and your definition of a perfect day outdoors.
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