The Classic Indian Creek Crack Camp is for crack climbers of all levels. Note that this camp climbs in areas around Moab and may climb outside of Indian Creek. Led by Mary Eden (@tradprincess) this 3-day immersive Indian Creek Crack climbing experience offers an unmatched opportunity to level up your skills. You’ll climb an impressively high number of routes, have unlimited access to trad gear, receive individualized coaching from Mary and talented guest instructors.
Over the course of the clinics, we’ll cover the full spectrum of crack climbing technique: from fingers to fists, wide crack strategy, gear placements, tape gloves, leading, technical systems, and more.
Past participants have called this clinic the most significant experience of their climbing careers — not just for the volume of training and exposure to Moab and Indian Creek classics, but for the partnerships and friendships formed along the way.
Difficulty: Moderate to Hard
Days: 3 days
Minimum Age: 10
Venues: Indian Creek and Moab
Meets: 1140 South Main Street, Moab 84532
Dates: Spring and Fall
I took Mary’s crack camp and I have to say it’s completely changed my stoke for climbing and (of course time will tell) upped my capabilities beyond what I thought possible. I’ll miss my skin, but I’ll definitely be back. Thank you!
May 2025
Trip Advisor
Crack Camp with Mary, Brittany, and Sam was amazing. From the first meeting we were learning and getting packed full of knowledge. I learned how to move my body in new ways, was freshly exfoliated, and felt proud of how I improved. I cannot wait to go back and would recommend this camp to anyone who wants to play in the desert with some absolutely incredible, kind, and generous people.
May 2024
Trip Advisor
These clinics are great for anyone with a general 5.9 fitness stoked on crack climbing! They are meant to take your trad/crack climbing to a whole new level. The clinic is led by AMGA single pitch Instructor and Assistant Rock Guide, Mary Eden.
The Classic Crack Camp is for climbers who:
Review – We will review and expand upon your knowledge of the following:
Key concepts:
Movement:
Equipment:
Anchoring:
Rescue and Retreat:
Leading:
Logistics & Location:
We’ll base Crack Camp out of a group campsite near Moab, Utah, with comfortable 2WD access. On Day 1, we’ll meet at Red River Adventures, arrange carpools, and head to camp before climbing. If you prefer to drive yourself, please arrive with a full tank of gas.
Note that this camp climbs in areas around Moab and may climb outside of Indian Creek.
Camp & Meals:
Gear:
Climbing Location:
Moab and Indian Creek are the epicenter of crack climbing in the U.S. Over the course of the clinic, we’ll climb at a variety of world-class crags in the area. Expect to jam fingers, hands, fists, and more into perfect sandstone splitters, all while camping together each evening and climbing as a group each day.
What’s Provided:
What to Pack (Minimum):
