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All Trips | Private Guided Adventures in Moab, Utah | Clapper Adventures
Moab, Utah · Private Guided Adventures

All trips.
One wild
playground.

Six adventure disciplines. Hundreds of possible combinations. Every trip private, every route chosen for your group, every day guided by locals who live and breathe this landscape.

100% Private Tours
15+ Years Local Experience
Certified Instructors
Fully Permitted & Insured
All Skill Levels Welcome
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What We Offer

Choose your
adventure.

Six distinct adventure types — all private, all tailored, all guided by people who made the Colorado Plateau their permanent home. Can't choose? We'll build the perfect combination.

Moab canyoneering guide leading a rappel descent through a sandstone slot canyon, Utah
★ Most Popular
Canyoneering · All Levels · Ages 8+

Moab Canyoneering

Rappel, chimney, and weave through water-carved sandstone cathedrals on Moab's most iconic routes. From a first-timer's introduction to technical canyon systems — we tailor every descent to your group's skill and confidence.

Signature routes: Bow & Arrow, Morning Glory, Entrajo Canyon
Techniques: rappelling, stemming, chimneying, partner assists, hand lines
Kids welcome from age 8 — routes customized for families
Half-day intro to full-day technical descents available
⊙ All Skill Levels ⊙ Ages 8+ ⊙ Half & Full Day ⊙ Spring · Fall · Winter
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Rock climber scaling a sandstone tower near Moab, Utah with Clapper Adventures guide
Private Guided
Rock Climbing · Beginner to Advanced

Rock Climbing

Scale world-class formations at Indian Creek's perfect crack systems, Ancient Art's mind-bending spires, and Castleton Tower's classic desert multi-pitch. Professional instruction that builds real skills, not just one great day.

Destinations: Indian Creek, Ancient Art, Castleton Tower, Wall Street, Fisher Towers
AMGA-trained guides, comprehensive safety systems
⊙ Beginner–Advanced ⊙ Full Day ⊙ Spring · Fall
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Mountain biker riding slickrock trail in Moab, Utah on a guided mountain bike tour
Private Guided
Mountain Biking · All Levels

Mountain Biking

Ride the terrain that put Moab MTB on the world map. Your guide reads your skill level and picks the route that actually matches — whether that's flowing singletrack, technical slickrock, or an epic point-to-point.

Trails: Mag 7, Navajo Rocks, Brand Trails, Klondike Bluffs, Monitor & Merrimack, Klonzo
Half-day or full-day options for all ability levels
⊙ All Levels ⊙ Half & Full Day ⊙ Spring · Fall · Summer Early
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Happy hiker on a guided hiking tour through Moab red rock country, Utah
Family Friendly
Guided Hiking · All Ages & Abilities

Guided Hiking

Walk through landscapes that stop you mid-sentence — towering arches, hidden slot canyons, dinosaur tracks, and wildflower-painted mesas. Local guides choose routes that match your group's pace and curiosity.

Arches, Canyonlands, and hidden local gems beyond the crowds
Family routes with dinosaur fossils and rock art for kids
⊙ All Ages ⊙ All Levels ⊙ All Seasons
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Backcountry skier in La Sal Mountains above Moab, Utah with red rock desert views below
Winter · La Sal Mtns
Backcountry Skiing & Snowboarding · Intermediate–Advanced

Backcountry Skiing & Snowboarding

Untouched powder in the La Sal Mountains — with red rock country spread out below you. Moab's best-kept winter secret, guided by AIARE-trained locals who know every slope and avalanche terrain feature.

Zones: Geyser Pass, Mount Mellenthin, hidden stash lines for all levels
AIARE-trained guides, full avalanche risk management
⊙ Intermediate–Advanced ⊙ Full Day ⊙ December–March
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Moab hidden gems landscape — multi-sport adventure terrain of red rock canyons and mesas, Utah
Multi-Day Available
Multi-Sport Adventures · Custom Combos · 1–5+ Days

Multi-Sport Adventures

Why pick one when the whole Colorado Plateau is your playground? Combine canyoneering, climbing, mountain biking, and hiking into seamless 1-day or multi-day expeditions. One guide. No downtime. Maximum Moab.

Custom combos: half-day doubles, full-day epics, or 2–5 day expeditions
Skills from each activity build on one another
⊙ All Levels ⊙ 1–5+ Days ⊙ Spring · Fall
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The Clapper Difference

Not a tour group.
Your trip.

Every adventure is designed around your people — your skill level, your pace, your idea of the perfect day outside. We don't shuffle strangers together and call it private.

01

Your Group, Only Your Group

Private tours mean low guide-to-guest ratios, more coaching, complete flexibility, and a day shaped around what makes your group click.

02

Guides Who Live Here

Our guides chose Moab as home — not as a job. They know the hidden routes, the real-time conditions, and how to read desert terrain in a way no guidebook captures.

03

Skills That Last

Every trip is also a lesson. Whether you're learning your first rappel or refining crack climbing footwork, you leave with abilities that extend beyond this one adventure.

04

Safety That Enables Adventure

All trips operate through fully permitted and insured outfitters. Professional training, quality gear, and wilderness expertise let you focus on the experience, not the worry.

✓ Certified Guide Service · Moab, Utah
15+
Years guiding the Colorado Plateau
Certified outdoor instructors & multi-sport guides
Fully permitted & insured outfitters
Wilderness First Responder trained
Small, private groups — always
6 adventure disciplines, all skill levels
6
Adventure Types
Plan Your Trip

Moab adventures,
every season.

Moab is a four-season destination — each season opens different doors. Here's what to expect and when to come for the experience you're after.

March — May

Prime time for everything.

Spring is Moab's golden window — perfect temperatures, wildflowers painting the desert, and comfortable conditions for full days in the canyon. Every activity is accessible and at its best. Book early; spring fills fast.

Canyoneering — Ideal. All routes open.
Rock Climbing — Perfect friction on cool rock.
Mountain Biking — Optimal trail conditions.
Hiking — Wildflowers, mild temps, longer days.
Multi-Sport — Best season for full-day combos.
Book Spring Adventure
Activity Conditions — Spring
March
Great
April
Prime
May
Prime

Flash flood awareness is always part of canyoneering trip planning. We monitor conditions and make real-time decisions to keep every group safe.

June — August

Early starts, golden rewards.

Summer heat is real — and manageable with smart timing. We schedule early morning starts to catch the best conditions, then shift to shaded canyon terrain or evening activities. The desert light at dawn and dusk is unlike anything else.

Canyoneering — Shaded slot canyons keep things cool.
Hiking — Dawn departures, short return before midday heat.
MTB — Early morning rides before the heat builds.
Climbing — North-facing walls, shaded crags in summer.
Book Summer Adventure
Activity Conditions — Summer
June
Good
July
Fair*
August
Fair*

*Summer is still very much an option — the secret is starting early and choosing terrain wisely. Our guides plan everything around the conditions of the day.

September — November

Peak season, peak conditions.

Fall rivals spring as Moab's best season. Crystal-clear skies, perfect temperatures, and conditions that make every adventure feel effortless. Multi-day expeditions shine in fall — all day, every day, with no heat limits.

Multi-Sport — Absolute prime for multi-day combos.
Canyoneering — Ideal temps inside the slot canyons.
Rock Climbing — Cool air, perfect friction, full days.
Mountain Biking — Dust settles, trails are fast and hero.
Hiking — Extended all-day hikes without heat concern.
Book Fall Adventure
Activity Conditions — Fall
Sept
Prime
October
Prime
Nov
Great

Fall is our most-booked season for multi-day adventures. If you're planning an extended trip, this is the window to target — and to book early.

December — February

Powder above. Red rock below.

Winter unlocks a completely different Moab. The canyon trails carry almost nobody — pure solitude. And just 30 minutes above town, the La Sal Mountains hold deep backcountry powder with desert panoramas that visitors rarely see.

Backcountry Skiing — La Sals in prime condition, powder season.
Backcountry Snowboarding — Splitboard access to untracked lines.
Desert Hiking — Solitude hiking at its most peaceful.
Rock Climbing — Mild Moab winters allow sunny south-facing walls.
Book Winter Adventure
Activity Conditions — Winter
Dec
Ski ✓
January
Ski ✓
Feb
Ski ✓

La Sal backcountry skiing and snowboarding is Moab's best-kept secret. AIARE-trained guides, comprehensive avalanche risk management on every tour.

What Guests Say

Real trips.
Real reviews.

5.0
★★★★★
Google & Trip Reviews
★★★★★

"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."

S
Sarah M.
Google Review · Canyoneering
★★★★★

"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."

R
Ryan T.
Google Review · Rock Climbing
★★★★★

"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."

J
Jamie K.
Google Review · Backcountry Ski
★★★★★

"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."

D
Dana L.
Google Review · Multi-Sport
★★★★★

"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."

M
Marcus & Priya W.
Google Review · Canyoneering
★★★★★

"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."

K
Kelsey B.
Google Review · Mountain Biking
Common Questions

Before you
book.

Still have questions? Call us directly — it's the fastest way to figure out the right trip for your group.

📞 435.260.7066

Not at all. Most of our trips are designed to work for beginners and experienced adventurers alike — we tailor the route and difficulty to your group. Just tell us where you're starting from and we'll build the right trip. Complete beginners are genuinely welcome.

Yes, always. Every Clapper Adventures trip is your group, your guide, and nobody else. We don't combine separate bookings, run group tours, or put you with strangers. Your private tour means your pace, your route preferences, and your guide's full attention.

Absolutely. Canyoneering welcomes kids ages 8 and up, and hiking tours work for all ages. We customize every aspect — route choice, pace, challenges — around the youngest members of your group. Family adventures are some of our most popular trips.

We'll send a detailed packing list once your trip is confirmed. In general: sturdy footwear, sun protection, layers for temperature swings, plenty of water capacity, and a spirit of curiosity. Specialty gear for canyoneering and climbing is provided or arranged through us.

Spring (March–May) and Fall (September–November) are the sweet spots for most activities — ideal temperatures and all options open. Summer works with early-morning scheduling. Winter is surprisingly great for La Sal backcountry skiing and solitude canyon hiking. See our seasonal guide above for specifics.

Desert weather can shift quickly. Our guides monitor conditions closely and make real-time decisions to optimize your experience and keep the group safe. For canyoneering in particular, flash flood awareness is always part of trip planning — we factor in weather forecasts and make responsible calls. We'll discuss our weather policy when you book.

Send us an inquiry below or call 435.260.7066. Tell us about your group — who's coming, your activity interests, dates, and skill levels. We'll respond within 24 hours with options and availability. No long forms or complicated process — just a conversation about the right adventure for your group.

Ready?

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 outside.

📞 435.260.7066

Fully permitted · Certified guides · Private tours only

01

Tell Us About Your Group

Who's coming, what interests you, your skill levels, and your dates. The more you share, the better we tailor the experience.

02

We Build Your Trip

We'll respond within 24 hours with availability and options. Half-days, full days, multi-day expeditions — your call.

03

Show Up. Explore.

We handle everything — route selection, logistics, gear guidance. You show up ready to move.

Book Your Trip

Send an inquiry.

Tell us about your group and we'll respond within 24 hours with availability and options tailored to you.

📞 Prefer to call? 435.260.7066

Fully permitted · Certified guides · Private tours only · Moab, Utah

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