People who
chose this place
on purpose.
Our guides aren't passing through. They live here, explore here on their days off, and know these canyons the way most people know their own neighborhoods. That's the difference.
Local expertise
you can feel.
Moab's canyons, towers, and slickrock ridgelines don't reveal themselves to everyone. It takes years of personal exploration — not just professional training — to understand how the light moves through Labyrinth Canyon, which lines of Indian Creek climb best in morning shade, or where the La Sal backcountry holds powder long after the storm.
Our guides chose this life and these landscapes deliberately. Every Clapper Adventures trip benefits from that depth of knowledge — on your private adventure, your guide isn't following a script. They're sharing a place they genuinely love.
Meet your adventure partners.
Five guides. One team. Every trip is tailored to your group — so we match you with the right person for your activity, ability, and vibe.
Evan
Lead Multi-Sport Guide · AIARE Level 1 Instructor
Evan is the rare kind of guide who genuinely excels at teaching every sport Moab offers. Whether you're rappelling your first canyon or stepping into the La Sal backcountry for the first time, his calm instruction and infectious enthusiasm make the unfamiliar feel natural — and the challenging feel earned.
Best for
Multi-sport adventures · Mixed-ability family groups · First-time canyoneers and climbers · Anyone who wants to actually learn something
Evan made canyoneering feel approachable for our 10-year-old while giving our teenager technical challenges that kept him engaged. The perfect guide for families.
Sarah
Desert & Canyon Specialist · Technical Rescue Technician
Sarah knows where the light hits canyon walls at exactly the right angle, which routes hold solitude even in peak season, and how weather patterns behave differently across each canyon system. A day with Sarah feels less like a guided tour and more like exploring with a deeply knowledgeable local friend.
Best for
Photography-timed adventures · Hidden gem routes · Wildflower season hikes · Women's adventure groups
Sarah took us to places that felt like personal discoveries. The slot canyon was absolutely glowing — and we had it completely to ourselves.
Marcus
Technical Climbing & Canyoneering Guide
First ascent experience. Route development in the desert Southwest. Real-world rescue training. Marcus is the guide for experienced adventurers who want to push into terrain they'd never find — or safely navigate — on their own. He builds foundations in beginners and challenges the skills of veterans.
Best for
Advanced climbing routes · Multi-pitch objectives · Complex canyoneering · Experienced athletes who want to be challenged
Marcus took us on routes we never would have found, taught us desert-specific techniques, and challenged us in ways that made us better climbers.
Riley
Family Adventure Specialist · Youth Development Certified
Riley has an almost magical ability to read a group and calibrate challenges so that the 8-year-old is genuinely engaged, the teenager feels accomplished, and the grandparent doesn't feel left behind. If you're traveling with mixed ages and abilities, Riley is your guide.
Best for
Multi-generational family groups · Kids ages 8+ · Educational adventures · Nervous or reluctant family members
Riley kept our 8-year-old engaged while giving our teenagers enough challenge to feel accomplished. Our family still talks about it months later.
Alex
Flow State & Movement Guide · 500hr Certified Yoga Instructor
Alex brings a background in movement arts and meditation to the desert — helping groups discover that outdoor adventure can become a practice rather than just recreation. If you've been grinding hard and need to reconnect with why you love being outside, Alex gets that.
Best for
Mindful adventures · Stress recovery trips · Movement-quality focused experiences · Busy professionals seeking reconnection
Alex helped me understand that climbing could be meditative rather than stressful. Completely changed how I experience outdoor adventure. Transformative.
Ready to meet your guide? Every trip is private — built for your group.
What you get when
your guide lives here.
Tourism guides know routes. Local guides know how places change — across seasons, weather patterns, and years of personal exploration. Here's why that matters for your adventure.
Seasonal mastery
Spring runoff changes slot canyon timing. Summer heat demands early starts and smart route selection. Fall is prime for multi-sport combinations. Winter opens the La Sal backcountry. Our guides don't consult a chart — they've experienced every season personally.
Hidden access
Years of personal exploration reveal routes, viewpoints, and canyon moments that don't appear in guidebooks. The kind of local knowledge that only accumulates when you've chosen to make somewhere your permanent home — not your seasonal post.
Skills that stick
Our guides are educators first. Rappelling technique, crack climbing footwork, reading slickrock — they teach in ways that transfer. You leave with capabilities you can build on, whether you come back for a guided trip or venture out more independently.
Safety that enables
We manage risk professionally so you can focus on experience. Wilderness First Responder certifications, professional gear maintained to rescue standards, and deep familiarity with desert-specific hazards — flash flood awareness, heat management, technical rescue — so real adventure stays real.
Certified to take you further.
Professional credentials aren't the whole story — but they set the floor. Every Clapper Adventures guide exceeds industry minimums.
American Mountain Guides Association
AMGA Training
Wilderness First Responder
WFR · All Guides
Avalanche Education Instructor
AIARE Level 1
Technical Rescue Technician
Rope + Swift Water
Leave No Trace
Trainer + Master Educator
Outdoor Recreation Leadership
Degree Level Education
Six ways to explore
red rock country.
Our guides are cross-trained across all Clapper activities — so your trip can combine, pivot, or go deep on a single pursuit.
Good questions, real answers.
All guides hold AMGA training, Wilderness First Responder certification (minimum), and specialized desert risk management training. Most hold degrees in outdoor leadership or environmental sciences, and several hold advanced certifications including Technical Rescue Technician, AIARE Level 1 Instructor, and Leave No Trace Master Educator.
Absolutely. If you've adventured with one of our guides before, or have preferences based on activity or teaching style, mention it when you reach out. We'll check availability and do our best to match you. Popular guides book weeks ahead in peak season, so early contact helps.
Yes — Riley specializes specifically in multi-generational family adventures and is exceptional with kids ages 8 and up. Evan also has extensive experience guiding mixed-ability family groups across canyoneering, climbing, and hiking. Every adventure is customized so every family member feels appropriately challenged and engaged.
Every Clapper guide is a year-round Moab resident. They explore these landscapes on their personal time — not just professionally. They chose this life because these places became essential to who they are. That's not a marketing line; it's the actual reason the guiding here is different.
Our guides are cross-trained across all Clapper activities and carry extensive backup route knowledge. If morning thunderstorms shut down your planned climbing objective, your guide can pivot to a canyoneering or hiking alternative — often one that's equally spectacular. Desert weather is part of the deal, and our guides have navigated it for years.
Yes. We have experienced female guides — including Sarah — who specialize in women's adventure groups. If you're planning a women's trip and want a guide who understands the specific dynamics that make those experiences most empowering, mention it when you reach out and we'll match you accordingly.
Your guide is
waiting in red rock country.
Every Clapper Adventures trip is private — tailored to your group, your pace, and your definition of an unforgettable day in the desert. Tell us what you're after and we'll match you with the right guide.
📞 Call Today — 435.260.7066Private tours only · AMGA-certified guides · Fully permitted · Moab, Utah