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Moab, Utah

Women's Rock Climbing, Adventure & Yoga Retreat

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The Details

CLIMBING

Guided climbing and instruction are available for climbers of all skill levels, from first-time beginners to intermediate and advanced climbers. All of our guides are trained by the AMGA or PCGI and are experts at finding the right climbs for you. In order to make sure everyone gets exactly what they need, we’ll focus on Intro instruction designed for those who have never climbed before, Intermediate instruction for climbers wanting to climb in the 5.5-5.9 range (best for those who have some experience, but perhaps have never climbed outside), and Advanced for climbers wanting to join our guides on more difficult routes.


Multi-Pitch and Rappelling

One of the activities we offer at our Moab retreat is an introductory multi-pitch and rappel at Looking Glass Rock. Participants will be guided up a low grade multi-pitch route (5.4) and then rappel into the arch!


CANYONEERING


Want to give canyoneering a try? On this retreat we offer the opportunity to go canyoneering at Bow & Arrow Canyon

YOGA

Yoga is one of the most accessible ways to improve at rock climbing. It increases flexibility, builds strength, promotes balance, and helps calm the mind. We will be offering an hour and a half yoga class after climbing Friday and Saturday. All yoga instructors we partner with are familiar with climbing and will focus on a practice designed to restore and bring balance to the body after a full day of climbing. 

MEALS

We love to eat! And we love supporting local businesses. At each retreat we work with local restaurants to offer the best tasting food Moab has to offer - and Moab has a whole lot to offer. From delicious wood fired pizza from Antica-Forma or tacos from Fiesta Mexicana we will make sure you're well fed with our city's best. And don't worry - we can accommodate those with food restrictions*. 


We provide a simple breakfast of bagels & cream cheese (GF and Vegan options provided), eggs, grain free granola, yogurt, fruit and nuts. For lunch we will be making sandwiches and provide a variety of snacks and bars.


*Read our FAQ at the bottom of this page for more information on dietary accommodations

CAMPING & LODGING

We will be hosting the retreat at Ken's Lake Recreation Area*. Situated near Ken's Lake, these group sites offer beautiful views of the Moab Valley and access to nearby swimming and hiking opportunities. From our site, it is a short hike over to the lake or up to a man-made waterfall. Hiking trails from the campground allow us to explore the beautiful red rock canyons. 


We provide tents, sleeping bags, and a twin size air mattress for a small fee. We ask that participants bring their own pillows. 


*We are only able to book campsites 6 months in advance so there is a chance that we will have to camp elsewhere in Moab for our fall retreats. 

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PAYMENT INFORMATION

Cost: $1425


SPRING 2023

April 20th - 23rd, 2023 (SOLD OUT) | April 27th - 30th, 2023 (SOLD OUT)


FALL 2023

October 12th - 15th, 2023 | October 19th - 22nd, 2023 (SOLD OUT)


Here is a link to our cancellation policy. We strongly suggest purchasing trip protection to protect your investment. 


WHAT’S INCLUDED:

  • All rock climbing gear
  • Three days or guided climbing, rappelling, and/or canyoneering.
  • Afternoon yoga classes
  • All meals 
  • 3 nights camping


WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:

  • Gratuities to guides (We recommend between 15-25% depending on your experience)
  • Trip Protection: we will host this retreat rain or shine. If the weather is poor we will propose alternative activities such as technical skills lessons (anchor building, self-rescue, multi-pitch), canyoneering, or hiking. It is important to note that when climbing on sandstone we are required to wait until the rock is dry following precipitation. Sometimes that means waiting a full 24 hours before we can climb after a heavy rain. This is necessary to preserve the rock and protect climbers. We have chosen these dates because they present us the driest weather without being too hot, but we can't predict the weather. 


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Ability to hike three miles over varied terrain while carrying a 15 lb backpack
  • Ability to do 20 squats 
  • Must be 18 years of age or older


OPTIONAL:

  • Airport transfer (only available to/from Canyonlands Field Airport) 
  • Camping Equipment
  • Transportation during the retreat. Because we will split up into small climbing groups and climb in different locations throughout the park, we cannot all ride together. We will help to arrange carpools. If needed we will rent a car and split the cost between participants not driving. 
  • Additional day of guided climbing (Please see our Hire a Guidepage for pricing)  


GETTING TO KEN'S LAKE CAMPGROUND: From Moab, drive south on Highway 191 until you see signs for Ken's Lake, approximately 8 miles. Turn left off the highway and follow signs to the lake. The campground is just beyond the turn to the lake. 


GETTING TO MOAB: From Denver you can fly directly to Canyonlands Field Airport. 


If flying into Moab is not an option, we recommend flying into Salt Lake City and hiring a shuttle service to bring you to Moab. 


The Schedule

DAY ONE

  • 6pm-7pm Check in and happy hour
  • 7:15pm-9pm Introductions

DAY TWO

  • 7:00am-7:30am Breakfast
  • 8:00am-9:00am Drive to climbing area
  • 9:15am-4:00pm Climbing
  • 4:00pm-5:00pm Drive to Ken's Lake
  • 5:30-6:30 Yoga
  • 7:00pm-8:00pm Dinner
  • 8:30pm-10:00pm Campfire

DAY THREE

  • 7:00am-7:30am Breakfast
  • 8:00am-9:00am Drive to climbing area
  • 9:15am-4:00pm Climbing
  • 4:00pm-5:00pm Drive to Ken's Lake
  • 5:30-6:30 Yoga
  • 7:00pm-8:00pm Dinner
  • 8:30pm-10:00pm Campfire

DAY FOUR

  • 7:00am-7:30am Breakfast
  • 8:00am-9:00am Drive to climbing area
  • 9:15am-5:00pm Climbing
  • 5:00pm Light stretching and goodbyes

DAY FIVE (OPTIONAL)

The retreat officially ends Sunday but we highly recommend booking an extra night to take advantage of all Moab has to offer. Check out Arches National Park, visit Dead Horse State Park, or book one of our guides to take you up Ancient Art (the feature in this photo) - all within 3o minutes to one hour drive from our campsite.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

HOW MANY PARTICIPANTS COME BY THEMSELVES?

WHAT IS THE AVERAGE AGE OF THE WOMEN WHO ATTEND?

WHAT IS THE AVERAGE AGE OF THE WOMEN WHO ATTEND?

The majority of women come to our retreats alone - somewhere around 90%.  If you are hesitating to join because you would be coming solo, please know that we expect a majority of our participants to be joining by themselves, seeking community. 

WHAT IS THE AVERAGE AGE OF THE WOMEN WHO ATTEND?

WHAT IS THE AVERAGE AGE OF THE WOMEN WHO ATTEND?

WHAT IS THE AVERAGE AGE OF THE WOMEN WHO ATTEND?

We generally have a wide range of ages at our retreats. The average tends to fall anywhere between the ages of 28 to 45. But we have had quite a few women in their 60's join as well. It really is up to the attitude and physical ability of the participant.

I'VE NEVER CLIMBED BEFORE. CAN I STILL ATTEND?

WHAT IS THE AVERAGE AGE OF THE WOMEN WHO ATTEND?

I'VE NEVER CLIMBED BEFORE. CAN I STILL ATTEND?

ABSOLUTELY. We will have at least 4 instructors at the retreat so that we can accommodate a wide range of abilities. In fact, teaching people the basics of rock climbing is what we do best. The entire ethos of She Moves Mountains guiding is to remember what it felt like to try climbing for the first time. It's intimidating, but we will be with you ever step of the way. 

ARE PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE?

I'M AN ADVANCED CLIMBER. WILL I BE ABLE TO LEAD CLIMB?

I'VE NEVER CLIMBED BEFORE. CAN I STILL ATTEND?

We have two types of payment plans available. 


Payment Plan 1 (Two Payments):  This plan requires a 50% deposit, of which 10% of the total cost of the trip is non-refundable. Apply the discount code "retreatdeposit" at checkout. Full payment will be required three months prior to the retreat start date. 


Payment Plan 2 (Monthly Payments): 

This option is only available if the retreat is 4 or more months away. This plan requires a 10% deposit, of which 10% of the total cost of the trip is non-refundable. Apply the discount code "paymentplan" at checkout to take advantage of this option. We will split the remaining payment into subsequent monthly payments. Full payment will be required two weeks before the retreat start date. We charge $50 to utilize this option as it requires much more work for our team to manage. 


All payment plan invoices must be paid on time.  Invoices that are more than 14 days overdue are subject to cancellation.  We will make every attempt to get in touch regarding overdue payments before cancellation, but we cannot hold spots for guests who are not continuing to pay for their trip.

WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?

I'M AN ADVANCED CLIMBER. WILL I BE ABLE TO LEAD CLIMB?

I'M AN ADVANCED CLIMBER. WILL I BE ABLE TO LEAD CLIMB?

We have a very strict cancellation policy. Please review it before committing to this retreat. 


We strongly recommend purchasing “cancel for any reason” trip insurance to protect your investment.  This must be done within two weeks from the date of registration.  Ripcord and travelX are two companies that we recommend as well as the companies in THIS article.

I'M AN ADVANCED CLIMBER. WILL I BE ABLE TO LEAD CLIMB?

I'M AN ADVANCED CLIMBER. WILL I BE ABLE TO LEAD CLIMB?

I'M AN ADVANCED CLIMBER. WILL I BE ABLE TO LEAD CLIMB?

Due to the nature of the climbing in Moab we do not allow participants to lead on this trip. The majority of the routes we will be climbing are trad routes and often in Joshua Tree there are sustained sections without opportunities for protection. 


In order to mitigate risk, we cannot permit climbers to lead without a guide on a rope next to them which is not possible with the climber to guide ratio at these retreats. 

WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS OR THE WEATHER IS POOR?

WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS OR THE WEATHER IS POOR?

WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS OR THE WEATHER IS POOR?

All of our retreats are rain or snow or smoke or shine. We do our best to choose dates where this won't be an issue, but it's always a possibility. Even more so with the changing climate. If poor weather occurs we will propose alternative activities such as movement skills at the climbing gym, technical skills lessons such as anchor building or multi-pitch clinics, or hiking. 


If poor weather will ruin your experience we suggest that you purchase "cancel for any reason" trip protection as we will not be providing any refunds due to weather related issues. 

I AM PLUS SIZED. AM I ABLE TO CLIMB?

WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS OR THE WEATHER IS POOR?

WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS OR THE WEATHER IS POOR?

We aren't experts in this area as this is not the lived experience of our current instructor team. But we want you here and we are committed to making your experience a positive one. 


If you can: 

  • Hike three miles over varied terrain while carrying a 15 lb backpack
  • Do 20 squats 
  • Have good balance 
  • And maintain a positive attitude 


CLIMBING IS FOR YOU!


Currently the most limiting factor is the ability to fit into a harness. We have harnesses that can accommodate up to a 56inch waist. We are looking into getting a fleet of fully adjustable harnesses before next season starts. 


If you want to learn more from plus sized climbers I highly recommend looking into Climb Big. Climb Big is an organization with a mission to "Make climbing more accessible for fat folx."



CAN I BRING MY PET?

WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS OR THE WEATHER IS POOR?

CAN I BRING MY PET?

We know you love your fur babies but unfortunately, we cannot allow pets on any of our group trips or clinics. 

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