Desert Towers
Reserve your tour and climb our introductory multi-pitch towers such as Looking Glass Rock (5.6, 3 pitches) or the multi-pitch classic corkscrew summit of Ancient Art (5.8 A0, 4 pitches). All of these towers are perfect training for the #1 tower on the planet, Castleton Tower (5.9 3-4 pitches). Climb on!
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Looking Glass rock
Looking Glass Dome is the perfect introductory multi-pitch rock climbing route. You will learn about rope management, lead belaying, gear cleaning, climbing techniques as well as rappelling. Featured low-angle slab climbing, perfect for learning footwork, ascends three pitches to the spacious summit and jaw dropping view. After enjoying the summit, your guide will go through the safety precautions before the wild 140' rappel through the eye of an arch.
Route: East Rib (5.6) - 3 pitches
Supplied: Harness, Helmet, Belay Device.
Rental Shoes: $7/Pair/Day.
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
space tower
This semi-detached 2-pitch tower sits, at the most, two meters from the main Mesa which it was originally attached to. A blocky start leads into a spectacular chimney full of phenomenal moves that put you in wild positions. Add this tower to your half day of climbing at the Ice Cream Parlor for the perfect full day experience.
Route: Hallow Souls (5.9+) - 2 pitches
Supplied: Harness, Helmet, Belay Device.
Rental Shoes: $7/Pair/Day.
Skill Level: Intermediate, Advanced
ANCIENT ART
At the Fisher Towers, an ancient sea bed layer of Cutler sandstone has worn away to make some of the most intricate formations in the desert. Ancient Art sits near the base of the large towers, which loft 900' above. Still, rising almost 400' from its base to the corkscrew shaped summit, Ancient Art has one of the most gravity defying summits which will take your breath away .
Route: Stolen Chimney (5.8 A0 or 5.10+) - 4 pitches
Supplied: Harness, Helmet, Belay Device.
Rental Shoes: $7/Pair/Day.
Skill Level: Intermediate, Advanced
Lighthouse tower
This stellar summit sits above the Colorado river and looks down on a 180-degree view of Big Bend. The route ascends the backside of Lighthouse Tower, not seen from River Road. Starting with great wide climbing, a stem box corner second pitch is the crux, this is a traditional route and crack climbing experience is recommended. The summit block has face climbing and a summit the size of a small card table. This climb is recommended as the next step after climbing Castleton Tower.
Route: Lonely Vigil (5.10b) - 4 pitches
Supplied: Harness, Helmet, Belay Device.
Rental Shoes: $7/Pair/Day.
Skill Level: Intermediate, Advanced
CASTLETON TOWER
Desert towers were made famous when Castleton Tower was published in the 50 Classic Climbs (1979). This tower is one of the most scenic and iconic monoliths in the world. Standing atop a 1,000' talus cone, Castle Rock, as the locals refer it, rises 400' to its true summit 6,657' above sea level.
Route: Kor-Ingalls (5.9) - 4 pitches [First ascent 1961)
North Chimney (5.9) - 3 pitches
Supplied: Harness, Helmet, Belay Device.
Rental Shoes: $7/Pair/Day.
Skill Level: Intermediate, Advanced
bounce test (1300' of roped climbing)
This could be the most rope lengths of any route in the Moab area. Most of the route is within the 5.7 grade due to the low angle slab climbing. Two pitches have the 5.9 grade. This fun route ascends with views of the Colorado River and another of the best summit views around. Since this is not a tower, there is a walk off to descend.
Route: (5.9 A0 or 5.10) - 7+ pitches
Supplied: Harness, Helmet, Belay Device.
Rental Shoes: $7/Pair/Day.
Skill Level: Intermediate, Advanced