MOAB, UTAH
craggin’ in indian creek
1-5 Days
Intermediate- Advanced
From $525
PRIVATE TripS
March- May & Oct-December
EXPLORE MOAB
DISCOVER
| OVERVIEW |
Indian Creek is a true world class destination. Many believe it’s one of the purest crack climbing venues out there. We think the desert also offers something uniquely special. A connection and grounding that makes this place more than just climbing. Indian Creek is best enjoyed cragging in the Spring and Autumn. Sample every size desert crack imaginable and let the beautiful sandstone work through your tape gloves. Join us for an unforgettable experience in the desert!
Enjoy one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Spend time at one of the many single-pitch crags with one of our team members so you can develop skills to sample some world-class crack climbing.
| GALLERY |
| ITINERARY AND PREP |
Pre-Trip call
Our team will reach out to schedule a call prior to your trip. We’ll discuss good places to stay in town, your intentions and goals for the day, route overviews, review gear, and share a general time plan for the day. This is also a great time to meet and connect with your guide.
Mornings
Meet at Red Rock Bakery & Cafe in Moab at 6:00 am. Intros and ambitions laid out, we will caravan to Indian Creek and spend the day climbing.
If you are spending multiple days in the Creek, we will wind down together in the evenings at camp, cook, and enjoy being in the presence of something larger than ourselves.
Evenings
We usually stay at Hamburger Rock Campground. The goal for our evenings are connection, games, good food cooked over the fire, stargazing, and sleep!
Technical Experience
Guests should have experience lead and top-rope belaying.
Fitness
Moderate physical climbing fitness is strongly recommended. Climbing 5.10-5.11 on top rope in the gym or 5.9’s outside is an ideal base level of fitness. Indian Creek has mostly vertical crack climbing and can feel like an intensely physical pursuit until those techniques are honed in. Climbers should be able to hike and climb for approximately 6-8 hours while carrying a medium sized crag pack.
JAMMIN’ IN THE CREEK
FIST JAMMING AND A SMILE
| WHATS INCLUDED |
- Group climbing equipment
- Climbing helmet, harness, shoes, multi-pitch backpack
- Personal climbing gear supplements: carabiners, belay device, lanyards
- Group cooking equipment if camping
- Tent, upon request
- Certified guides
- Hotel accommodations in Moab
- Town dinners / libations
- Transportation to Indian Creek
- Snacks and water for the climbs
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides
MIKE O’CONNOR, INDIAN CREEK
JESS WORLEY, INDIAN CREEK
| PRICING DETAILS |
MOAB, UTAH
craggin’ in indian creek
1-5 Days
March- May & Oct-December
Intermediate- Advanced
Single: $525
Two Guests: $300 Per Guest
Additional: $100 Per Guest
Private TripS
March- May & Oct-December
| QUESTIONS |
CRAGGIN’ IN INDIAN CREEK.
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Moab offers all types of accommodations, from camping to high-end retreat spa ranches. For more information, visit DiscoverMoab.com.
For high-end accommodations, we recommend Gonzo Inn. Located downtown at 100 W. 200 S., Gonzo Inn offers luxurious and spacious rooms with an abundance of local flavor.
Equally impressive, the Sorrel River Ranch Resort & Spa’s private location along the Colorado River offers scenic views, luxury cabin suites with hydrotherapy tubs, full spa services, and massage therapy to soothe tired climbing muscles.
Middle-of-the-road (but very nice) lodging is available at Best Western Canyonlands Inn, located at 16 S. Main Street.
Even more economical is the Lazy Lizard Hostel (435-259-6057), 1213 S. Hwy. 191. Dorms ($10/night), private rooms ($24/night), and log cabins are available. Dorms are male, female, or co-ed and accommodate 4-8 people per room.
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We camp at Hamburger Rock Campground. This zone is flat for camping comfortably in a tent or car and within walking distance of an outhouse. The campground has a built in grill/fire ring for cooking dinners and late night hangs.
There is minimal cell service in Indian Creek.
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Probably, Yes! Our Creek & Crack weekend best serves climbers with intermediate climbing experience, however route selection is tailored to the group. Crack climbing is physical making proper expectations around challenging climbing a must! Climbs range from 5.8 to 5.11.
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Smile focuses on small groups and ratios that meet or exceed the professional mountain guiding standard. In The Creek we have a 4:1 ratio for cragging days.
Depending on the specific group goals we can accommodate a maximum group size of 8 climbers.
Standard groups rates are $525 at 1:1, $600 for a 2:1 ratio, $700 for 3:1 and $800 for 4:1.
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Yes, we provide the following gear at no charge. Helmet, harness, climbing shoes, and a small multi-pitch backpack. We can also provide additional climbing equipment such as carabiners and a belay device upon request.
While booking you can provide your gear needs via our questionnaire or you can email climb@smilemountainguides.com with personal gear requests.
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Please click here to review our domestic cancellation policy.
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AIR TRAVEL
There are regular flights to Salt Lake City, Denver, and Grand Junction. Two flights arrive in Moab from Salt Lake City, UT on Delta/Skywest Moab Airport.
We suggest making your reservation as soon as possible as these flights fill up quickly.
If flights are sold out, your options include flying into Grand Junction- GJ Airport, Salt Lake City- SLC Airport, or Denver- DIA Airport and renting a car.
Grand Junction is the closest option, just two hours away. Salt Lake City is next at four hours and Denver is five and a half hours drive from Moab.
Once in Moab, you have another 1.5 hr drive to Indian Creek. Monticello is your closest town spot with some amenities and a quick stop before heading into the Bear Ears National Monument Basin.
You are expected to provide your own travel to Indian Creek.
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Please email:
climb@smilemountainguides.com for more information about this program.