Sleep On A Desert Tower

Sleep on a desert tower this summer with Apex Mountain School. This is the perfect opportunity to take a Multi-Pitch Climbing Trip to new heights and enjoy the experience of a lifetime.

Multi-pitch climbing involves climbing routes that are longer than the length of the rope. Your guide will climb up to anchors where he/she will then belay you to where he is. Once everyone in the party is at the first set of anchors you will repeat the process and inch your way to the top of a desert tower. When the party reaches the summit they will set up camp, tents and enjoy dinner with the best view. After spending the night over 100 feet above the ground you will enjoy breakfast before rappelling back to the ground.

Potential Topics

Knots
Anchor Evaluation
Efficient Climbing
Gear placement, climbing efficiently and placing gear.

Locations

Climb the edge of the Colorado Plateau in The Colorado National Monument or challenge yourself on a spire at the famous Fisher Towers in Utah. These mountain and desert multi-pitch towers are known as some of the most spectacular tower climbs in the world.

One of our most unforgettable experiences is an overnight stay atop a 12 foot wide desert tower summit! Climb this 500 foot tower and anchor in on top for the night. In the morning, awake to watch an amazing sunrise over western Colorado. Make multiple rappels to the ground and enjoy a reflective morning hike out of the desert.

This trip might be one of the best experiences of your lifetime. You’ll soon realize why these formations have gained the reputation of being some of the most exciting rock towers around. Multi-pitch climbing a tower is sure to be an unforgettable experience.

Booking / More Info

Sleeping on a desert tower is available for all ability and fitness levels. No multi-pitch experience is necessary. Our flexible itineraries can be built around your abilities and goals. Ready to sign up? Register with the accompanying calendar, call (970) 949-9111 or use our contact page.

MULTI-PITCH OVERNIGHTER – QUICK INFO

Learn new techniques on our Multi-Pitch Overnighter.

DATES

Available daily

DURATION

2 days

LOCATION

Fruita, CO

DIFFICULTY

Moderate – Difficult

Policies

See our inclusion policy for special group requests.

WHAT TO BRING

(Use Photo Below as a Reference)

Waterproof shell
Synthetic or wool long underwear bottom(thin)
Synthetic or wool long underwear top (medium)
Midlayer top and bottom
Wool or fleece hat
Finger belay gloves
Medium weight warm gloves
Extra Socks (synthetic base)
Head Lamp
Lightweight warm sleeping bag (20 Degree)
Closed Cell foam pad
Tennis shoes or trail shoes for approach hike
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
5 liters (1.5 gallons) of water per person
Five freezer size zip locks bags
Toilet paper bag (bags/toilet paper for waste disposal)
Food (2 [mountain house] freeze dried meals)/Snacks (base off of your own caloric needs)
Electrolyte drink mix for 2 of 3 liters of water
Eating Utensil(s)
Day backpack (30 to 45 Liters)

OPTIONAL ITEMS:

Buff for sun protection
Sun Hat
Chalk Bag
Instant Coffee
Inflatable camp pillow
Extra inflatable sleeping pad
Camera
Extra cash for souvenirs, food, etc.
Reading material (books, magazines, etc.)

APEX MOUNTAIN SCHOOL PROVIDES

Porta-ledge
Harnesses
Climbing shoes
Helmet
Proper climbing hardware
- PAS or double length nylon runner
- Belay Device
- 3 locking carabiners

During times of Covid-19 concern please bring:
Face mask, Hand Sanitizer, Rubber Gloves (if desired)

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Andrew Kirchhoff

July 1, 2022.

My teen sons and I had an amazing time rappelling with Bob in Vail! Apex provided everything we needed and accommodated our last minute booking. Thank you Apex!!

PARTYBOMBS

June 29, 2022.

Myself and my family had a awesome time repelling. Thanks to Bob we had fun while staying safe. I would recommend for anyone seeking a thrilling experience.

Colin Kirchhoff

June 29, 2022.

Bob was a fantastic guide! Despite never repelling before, Bob never failed to make us feel safe and confident enough to have fun. 10/10 experience. Thank you so much!

Beth Ann Rosica

June 28, 2022.

We had an amazing day climbing with Bob! We had 4 kids between 13 and 15, and Bob coached all of them to the top! He was patient and encouraging and kept everyone safe! I highly recommend Apex for a climbing experience! The kids are hooked on climbing and loved the adventure!

Jack Saussy

June 27, 2022.

My family had a great day climbing with Bob. He was very knowledgeable about the routes and equipment and turned our half day of climbing into a lesson. I plan to get my own shoes and join a gym at home because of this great experience, I highly recommend Apex Mountain School!

Jamie Schmid

February 7, 2022.

We had such a blast ice climbing with our guide Jesse! He was so helpful and motivating and never made us feel like we were terrible at climbing even though it was our first time haha and he was so patient with all my picture taking and getting great shots! Would 1,000% recommend!

Joe Mahoney

January 18, 2022.

Took my AIARE 1 through APEX. It was hard to decide with so many options out there. Look no further, APEX is exactly what you're looking for. I walked away with the exact knowledge I was hoping to get, and more. Josh V was our instructor and is extremely knowledgeable, had great answers to all of our questions and was just great to hang out with in the backcountry. Can't recommend these guys enough.

Shannon M.

December 6, 2021.

Recently took the Level 1 AIARE Course with Apex and had a great experience. All of the instructors were extremely knowledgeable and passionate about snow safety and answered all questions in great detail to ensure the students learned as much as possible in the 3 day course. It was a very hands on experience and we were even able to do lots of field work despite the low snow conditions right now. Will definitely come back for another course, and looking forward to more backcountry travel with all the new info learned!

kurt albertson

November 24, 2021.

Apex Mountain School is a wonderful outdoor educational and guide service! Recently took the level one AIARE and Avalanche Rescue course through Apex. Our instructors Andy and Mike were highly professional, knowledgeable and very engaging instructors that were very passionate about snow safety and teaching others about best practices to enjoy their experiences safely in the backcountry. Would highly recommend anyone regardless of experience to take a course with Apex. Looking forward to continuing my outdoor experiences with Apex in the future via additional educational courses as well as the opportunity for private guided trips. Excellent people and a great experience!!!

Tom Watson

November 23, 2021.

I took the AIARE 1 course with Apex Mountain school and it was truly an amazing experience. Andy was a outstanding instructor, he fostered a culture in the group that encouraged participation, teamwork, learning and fun! The knowledge and tools learned in the course were second to none. We were fortunate to have a small group of 5, and this allowed for a lot of questions, learn by doing, and overall really fun time. I cannot recommend Apex Mountain School enough.

Sleep On A Desert Tower