Curious about multi-pitch climbing but not sure if it’s for you? Have a dream route in mind but want a partner to help make it happen? Or maybe you just want the experience of climbing higher than a single rope length. Whatever your reason, Red River Adventures can help.
Our experienced, professional guides follow the latest industry standards for safety and efficiency. We offer guided multi-pitch climbs on both sport and trad routes ranging from 200′ to 800′. You’ll sample the best of Utah’s rock — limestone, quartzite, granite, and even the cobbles of Maple Canyon. Whether you want to swap leads or simply focus on the climbing and soaking up the views, while we handle the leading, anchor building, and rappels, we would love to partner up.
Difficulty: Easy to Hard | 5.5 to 5.12
Days: 1
Minimum Age: 8
Venues: Big & Little Cottonwood, Rock Canyon
Meets: 7:30 AM
We did a full day multi-pitch climbing in the Wasatch in Salt Lake City. A fantastic trip for just the 2 of us led by Carl. We met just 20 minutes away from downtown and had the best day of highly personalized climbing instruction and fun. Would highly recommend.
September 2025
Trip Advisor
I live in salt lake and I wanted to learn how to Trad climb and Multi-Pitch and so I called Red River Adventures and I went with a guide right in salt lake. I learned everything I wanted to and more. The guide was amazing. IF YOU WANT TO HAVE A GREAT GUIDE EXPERIENCE AND LEARN A LOT ABOUT CLIMBING CHOOSE RED RIVER.
July 2016
Trip Advisor
I had the absolute best time climbing with Carl in Big Cottonwood Canyon! He picked me up from a coffee shop and took us off to the trails, where he picked out the perfect shaded routes to beat the heat. Super thoughtful, friendly, and easy to chat with—he really took the time to understand what I wanted from the day. We tackled a multipitch and a few single pitch climbs, and he was such a patient and educational guide throughout. Bonus: he made sure I got back to my hotel safe and sound. Honestly, couldn’t have asked for a better adventure!
August 2025
Google Reviews
John was a consummate professional. He got my boys up their first multi-pitch climb in Big Cottonwood Canyon on an ultra classic line. I really appreciated his ability to make this memorable experience happen. Super friendly and I would not hesitate to use him again and recommend to my friends.
April 2025
Google Reviews
I had a wonderful multipitch climb in Little Cottonwood Canyon. John was informative and kept me safe. Fingercracks, slabs, amazing scenery and weather. I would do it again tomorrow if I had an opportunity.
September 2024
Google Reviews
Climbers with some prior experience in the gym or outside, who want to climb more than one pitch off the ground, or visiting climbers looking to tick off Wasatch classics with a guide.
Red River Adventures will provide all the technical equipment required to guide our listed climbing options. However, climbers are strongly encouraged to bring their own climbing gear, if they have it, on our guided climbs. Instructors will inspect any personal equipment brought prior to use on our trips. In some instances, there may be a required gear list. This will be distributed prior to the course dates.
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