Ice Climbing Ouray

2010-02-04

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This is a photo of my girl. Emma getting it done at the Kids Wall, Ouray, CO. 1st Ice Climb ever.

This past weekend we got to return to one of my favorite places, Ouray. A quintessential mountain town with unpaved streets, cool architecture, Hot Springs and great Ice Climbing make this a place I miss the moment I leave.

It’s always great to play in the snow that will become our summer time play ground, the Colorado River.

The Moab rafting season is right around the corner. Pray for snow!

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We strive to ensure that time spent with us is time that you will always look back on fondly. We want to leave you with a memories that bring a smile to your face no matter where you are, no matter what you are doing, and no matter how much time has passed. In addition to a deep reservoir of personal experience, our rafting guides are licensed by the state of Utah, have Wilderness First Responder and/or First Aid/CPR certifications, and are insured. Many guides also have swiftwater rescue training. Our climbing and canyoneering guides are AMGA-certified for the terrain in which they operate. Our skiing guides are certified for the terrain, and some are world-renowned for their experience. All of our guides are intimately acquainted with not only the river, rock and snow, but also with the incredible surroundings of the areas we guide.

Madison Parsons

June 8, 2026

The team at Red River were fantastic! Aiden was a wealth of knowledge and so kind. Very fun, experienced, and willing to do anything to get us down the river. We encountered some intense wind but it was still a blast. We would definitely recommend them!

Tom Cachaza

We had a blast. We took a half day raft trip on the Colorado river in Moab Utah. Mariam was our guide and she made the trip so much fun. There were 6 of us on the raft with her and we all hit it off well. Mariam was very competent in guiding the raft and the on the river and its features. The section of the river flows through magnificent red rock canyons carved by the river. It was not the most challenging rafting that we have done it was actually sedate with a few class one rapids but it was a relaxing experience with light hearted banter on the raft. We enjoyed it throughly.

Brian Halpin

June 7, 2026

Organized, knowledgeable, personable and an organized outfit knows how to put together a fun adventure on the river!

Theresa Meister

The water was a bit slow for what we had hoped for but Vjay was great. He told us many interesting things about the cliffs and surrounding area. He pointed out a pair of bald eagles also. We jumped in the water to cool off.

Darren Hooker

Great times! The wind was crazy strong coming up the canyon but we powered through it! VJ was amazing!

Matt Kaderly

Highly recommend, our guide was so encouraging and the kids had a blast

Ryan Kramer

Excellent guides! Had a great time with a party of 14.

Tony Olson

June 6, 2026

Awesome experience, our guide Adam was great, patient, knowledge and friendly. Great with the kids and adults guiding and teaching them through the whole experience.

Chalise Estes

Fantastic trip! Will def use them again. Great guides, esp Molly

Mike Seguin

We had a blast Do it!

Lauren Fuller

Professional & Mary was great with my 6 year old who was nervous climbing!

Ryland Drollinger

Best experience i’ve had ever! The tour guides were all super friendly and love taking you down the river showing you the amazing nature Moab has to offer! Love all the jokes even the dad jokes and had a blast!!! 💥

Clark Kegley

June 5, 2026

Great tour, great staff! Dave, our bus driver was fantastic, Erin, our guide was equally terrific. The whole experience was excellent. Thanks for a great white water rafting trip!

Eddie Darrell

June 4, 2026

Our guide Ryan was great! We had an epic adventure mixed with epic views, slot canyons, and Awsome repels!

MJ Stew

June 3, 2026

We had a great time on the river with Molly. The river was a little low but she made the trip fun. She was an amazing guide with lots of great stories. We were such a great group she even promised us a free Canyoneering trip on our next visit hahaha

Ryan & Mary Felton

Red River Adventures offered great raft ride down Colorado River all the guides were very knowledgeable about the area and well trained in taking us through the river. The rapid were pretty calm when we went but the guides kept it entertaining. We recommend Red River !

Mackenzie Katz

June 2, 2026

Molly, our guide was amazing and so fun! I learned so much about Utah and Moab. The lunch was very good as well as the rafting, of course. Overall, excellent experience!

Lori Stegink

Nice crew. Fun day.

Sarah Larson

My family and I had a great time on our raft trip! Beautiful river, beautiful day and knowledgeable, friendly guides! My daughter said it was her favorite part of our Moab visit!

Todd

What a fantastic trip!!! My whole family including my 16 & 19 yo loved it. Molly our guide was fantastic and the weather was incredible!

Crask Racing

This was a lot of fun. Aaron was our guide and was a ton of fun. The other guides, Molly and Seth, were also a lot of fun and they all interacted with the whole group all throughout the day.

DeNardo Lab

June 1, 2026

Great guides and a great set up. Ton of fun for my family!

K. Adam

We had the best day. Our family of four couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Adam was knowledgeable, fun and put everyone at ease so we could relax and enjoy an incredible adventure. Exceeded our expectations.

Staci Williams

May 31, 2026

Enjoyable half day on the Colorado. Upon arrival staff was friendly and professional, bus ride was smooth, and drop off at the river was organized and easy. All guides were approachable, knowledgeable and fun. Dry bags and water bottles provided. Scenery along ride was gorgeous, river is calm and excellent for taking in views and for beginners. There were a few spots to swim. Easy,, fun morning for the entire family.

JoAnn Ortega

Every guide was amazing. Very informative and great at making sure we didn’t miss any focal points. Dave the truck driver was also awesome. Highly recommend!

Goog Mail

May 30, 2026

Fun raft tour of Colorado River. Knowledgeable guide, top notch equipment, fantastic catered lunch.

Amber Kaleward

Professional, on-time, and fun. Our guide Marissa was informative, kept our raft playing a game and she didn't panic when we all went for a swim and the wind took her and the raft up river. :) Great experience!

Stephen K

Great trip down the Colorado River! Guides were fun and easy going. Great way to see canyons and wildlife including Bald eagles that we were fortunate to see on our trip.

X-VP

This was our first rafting trip and we are extremely happy with the service Red River’s people provided. They were enthusiastic and entertaining, while keeping our safety and satisfaction a priority. We will definitely return for a full day trip next time.

Bryan Nagel

Our guide, Steph, was incredible. We had such a great time. He made sure everyone was safe the entire time, as well as being friendly and really made sure we were all having a great time. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a great adventure and a new way to see the canyons.

Alison Berry

May 29, 2026

BEST ROCK CLIMBING EXPERIENCE EVER!!!!

Lawrence Powell

Went for the one day guided rock climbing adventure in Salt Lake City; couldn’t have been better! John was super informative, fun to be around, and made it a super interactive experience. 10/10 recommend for anyone both new to rock climbing or looking for a new adventure!

Brad Steffen

Awesome job. Will recommend to friends. Thanks

Laura

May 28, 2026

We had two awesome experiences with Red River Adventures. First, Liz led an amazing and informative Colorado River rafting trip we got to jump in on. We felt so fortunate to have her as our guide making our time together so fun and exciting as she grew up rafting. Second, we had the privilege of having Steph lead us in a rock climbing afternoon at Wall Street. He is so knowledgeable and skilled as a climber that he taught us so much about outdoor climbing we did not know. I highly recommend both Liz and Steph as your guides and I would recommend any adventure with Red River Adventures while you are in the Moab area.

Carolyn Burton

Our guide Liz was wonderful. A beautiful trip. Liz pointed out sights along the way. I highly recommend this trip.

Katherine Vaughan

The full-day river rafting trip could not have more perfect for our group of four old friends. Check-in was easy, the bus ride to and from the river was fun. Our guides - Ainsley in our boat, as well as Aaron and Molly - were enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and skillful. The lunch was superb. It was my first real river rafting trip, and thanks to this marvelous day, I can say it will not be my last! Highly recommend!

Darrell Shay

We had and awesome tour guide. And great time going down the river. All the staff were excellent.

Dave Giles

Anna was great as our guide. Great staff and workable (friendly about making a change). Really enjoyed our trip with them!

Jessica Orchard

Had an absolute blast Canyoneering with Steph today! He took great care of us and made sure we stayed safe. Would highly recommend!

Marie Shay

Our guide was a lot of fun. It was a relaxing good time. Not a lot of rapids due to the river not providing them but definitely worth it!! Thank you Jake for the tour!!

Lucy Barna

May 27, 2026

Absolutely superb experience! Top-notch guiding, every detail carefully planned and executed. Worth every penny and so much beyond that. With an extremely intimate guide/guest ratio, safety was kept priority at all times, which allowed me to feel safe and therefore brave enough to enjoy some real challenges, which is why I signed up for this climbing camp. The tone was well-set by the guides and support staff at the beginning of the weekend, ensuring the beautiful balance of all the right factors for us to get what we came for and to leave with a life-changing experience. I would highly recommend this to anybody looking to expand their climbing skill set, get guided access to Indian Creek’s best climbing routes, and also meet some great people! I definitely will be returning.

Michelle Holliday-Levy

May 26, 2026

What a great rafting trip we had this past week. Although the water was low (thank you drought) and we had a few 1 or 2 rapids (I mean - it's not Red River's fault that there weren't more rapids. Again - thank you drought), the overall trip was an exceptional experience. First our guide - Liz! Wow, wow, wow. So much information and so much fun! I can't say enough about what she shared regarding conservation, geology and history of the area. From safety to just plain fun and entertainment - I would definitely recommend this company for this experience

Coral Jones

Adam was great, he was pleasant when a friend called him old and another friend on the trip cried twice and had to be coaxed to go down the mountain. Great guide and great trip. (The water is very cold.)

Victoria Davis

Ainsley and Molly were amazing guides!! We had so much fun on our full day trip and even really enjoyed the packed lunch! I would recommend this place for anyone visiting Moab

Rob Schaper

Liz was amazing for the rafting trip. Liz recommended Steph as a climbing guide which we were fortunate to climb with the following day. Steph was safe and patient plus an incredible climber. Learned a lot and had the best time.

C D

Great family 1/2 day float! Professional and friendly staff! Give Red River Adventures a try for a relaxing afternoon on the river.

J A

Stef was an awesome guide and really made us feel comfortable and safe throughout the entire experience . Our family consisted of 2 29 year olds a 66 year old mom and 67 year old dad. Gotta say, I highly recommend. Trust your equipment, yourself and your guide - you can do it.

Sushant Mathur

We had the best guide in Ryan. We did the half day rock climbing tour and it was really well organized and the climbs were super fun. 10/10 highly recommended

jeff romero

May 25, 2026

Loved the River adventure! The 5 hour tour went by fast. Moab is so beautiful with all the Red rock cayons. There's so much to look at. Bald eagles, lizards, rabbits, ducks and more. Liz our tour guide did an excellent job navigating the water and telling us about our surroundings. Highly recommend!

Christopher Haller

Awesome guides, made everything very enjoyable!!

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