MOAB, UTAH
Fisher towers, Ancient art
1-Day
Intro-Intermediate
From $420
PRIVATE TripS
March- May & Oct-December
EXPLORE MOAB
DISCOVER
| OVERVIEW |
Join us on the Stolen Chimney route via the corkscrew summit on one of the most popular routes in the desert. Its standout summit, exposure, and beautiful setting make for a remarkable adventure.
The Fisher Towers are world-renowned desert formations for their stunning beauty and unlikely stature. Ancient Art is the most popular tower with a standout summit!
| 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 overview, review gear, and share a general time plan for the day. This is also a great time to meet and connect with your guide.
Morning
Meet at the Fisher Towers Trailhead and share a quick morning hello, and the day’s itinerary. The team will make any small adjustments to the kit and then take a stroll to our climb. The hike is rolling and beautiful, with some elevation gain and loss. The total time on trail is about 30 minutes.
An integral part of climbing is familiarity with the area and its history. Our team shares some stories and educates as we approach the climb.
The climb
We are at the base of the climb! Instructions and reminders on gear and its removal, proper hydration, the rope systems, and belaying will be covered. We finish with a partner check, gear up, and climb 5 remarkable pitches to, again, a standout summit. Lunch happens on the wall and then make our descent by rappelling the route.
It’s typical for this adventure to take 6 hours, however, please plan on a full 8-hour day for meeting your guide, hiking-in, climbing, and hiking back out,
End of day
At the cars, we focus our attention on the day; sharing the Rose, the Bud, and the Thorn to ruminate more deeply on the experience. It is often customary ( but not mandatory) to have a meal back in the town to celebrate the great days spent in the mountains!
Technical Experience
Multi-pitch climbing experience is recommended for this adventure but not required. We can build those skills prior to the climb. The summit has a lot of exposure so having multi-pitch experience will greatly increase your summit success. It’s advisable to have some experience climbing wider cracks.
Fitness
Moderate physical fitness is strongly recommended. Climbers should be able to hike and/or climb for approximately 6-8 hours while carrying a small pack.
Climbers should feel comfortable climbing routes at the 5.8 grade outside or 5.10 in the gym.
CHILLIN’ ON PITCH FIVE
PITCH TWO, ANCIENT ART
| WHATS INCLUDED |
- Group climbing equipment
- Climbing helmet, harness, shoes, multi-pitch backpack
- Personal climbing gear supplements: carabiners, belay device, lanyards
- Certified guides
- Hotel accommodations in Moab
- Town dinners / libations
- Transportation to the venue and crags
- Snacks and water for the climbs
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides
THE SUMMIT ACCESS PITCH
CORKSCREW SUMMIT
| PRICING DETAILS |
MOAB, UTAH
fisher towers, ancient art
1-Day
March- May & Oct-December
Intro-Intermediate
Single: $420
Two Guests: $300 Per Guest
Private TripS
March- May & Oct-December
| QUESTIONS |
Fisher towers classics.
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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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Probably, yes! The grade can be deceiving for the Stolen Chimney route at 5.8 A0 or 5.10. This mean you can pull on gear on the harder pitches to keep the grade at 5.8 climbing or try to free climb those pitches at 5.10. If you are climbing 5.8 outdoors, then this is a great route for you!
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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.
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Smile focuses on small groups and ratios that meet or exceed the professional mountain guiding standard. In Moab we have a 2:1 ratio for multi-pitch days.
If the group wants to pay for an additional guide for the full day, pricing remains the same.
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Please email:
climb@smilemountainguides.com for more information about this program.