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Moab- First Outdoor TR's for kids/tweens

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Brian C · · Denver, CO · Joined Jul 2025 · Points: 0

I'm organizing a Moab group camping trip for a bunch of families next year.  We have a wide range of skills and abilities among the kids.  Most have climbed in the gym.  I've done some outdoor top-roping with roughly half the kids before.  One family has never been camping before, much less rock climbing.  Age range among kids is 8 - 13.  Grownups have all traded in toned 20-somthing physiques for amazing 40-something dad-bods (moms included).

We're looking for a spot to set up a few topropes to get the kids climbing outdoors.  This doesn't have to be challenging climbing, and we're not looking to lead anything.  We want them to be outdoors, on the rocks, and maybe familiarize the older ones with some knots and anchors.  A plus would be room for those not climbing to goof around and be kids without creating a safety concern.

Sunshine Wall/Family Friendly looks like the obvious spot.

Any others that would be a good fit that I'm not seeing?

Adam Fleming · · SLC · Joined Jun 2015 · Points: 531

Small Adventures Wall aka 313 slabs could be a good option as well. Be mindful of the biocrust and teach the kids to avoid tramping it!

Brian C · · Denver, CO · Joined Jul 2025 · Points: 0
Adam Flemingwrote:

Small Adventures Wall aka 313 slabs could be a good option as well. Be mindful of the biocrust and teach the kids to avoid tramping it!

Thanks for responding!  Small Adventures Wall does look like better climbing.  It's also closer to our campsite.  

Thanks for the reminder on biocrust.  I always go for Leave No Trace, and I hope my kids retain at least some of what I teach them.  

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