
About
Originally from New Jersey, Carl quit “Wall Street” and NYC and moved to Salt Lake City in September 1997 to, as his wife puts it, ski. After the first 100-ski-day winter, he discovered the many other outdoor activities that Utah has to offer. Climbing and kayaking quickly became passions, and in 2003, he started Red River Adventures and began rafting operations. Red River added climbing and canyoneering trips to the mix in 2005, followed by skiing trips in 2016. Carl climbs rock, ice, mixed, and alpine, ski tours, and rafts with equal vigor.
Certifications: Licensed Utah and Idaho River Guide, AMGA Rock Instructor, AMGA Single Pitch Instructor, AMGA SPI provider, AMGA Apprentice Ski & Alpine Guide, Wilderness First Responder, AIARE Pro 1
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Trips

Chamisa Canyon aka Entrajo Canyon
Tight and technical, this canyoneering route has potholes, some easy scrambling and rappelling. Depending on conditions, there may also be wading and a short swim! No matter the level of the water, exploring this water-carved sandstone Moab slot canyon is a “cool” thing to do for summer fun.
- Difficulty – Easy to Moderate
- Duration – Half-Day
- Length – 2.5 miles / 4 km
- Number of Rappels – 2 (10 feet / 3 meters and 90 feet / 27 meters)
- Minimum age – 8
- Meets – 7:30 AM
- Adults $115 | Youth $100
Seasonality
May-Aug

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Rock of Ages
Welcome to the best canyoneering Moab, Utah has to offer! This route features three rappels, a tight “slot,” potholes, some easy scrambling, and views of seldom-seen arches. A hike through this route will leave memories that will last a lifetime.
- Difficulty – Moderate to Difficult
- Duration – About 6 hours
- Length – 5 miles / 8 km
- Number of Rappels – 3 (160 feet / 48 meters; 100 feet / 30 meters; and 50 feet / 15 meters)
- Minimum age – 12
- Meets – Varies depending on season; see calendar
- Adults $175 | Youth $160
Seasonality
Jun-Sep

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Fisher Towers Rafting Tours
Moab – Fisher Towers – Our Most Popular Rafting Trip!
We run our Full-Day and Half-Day Fisher Towers rafting trips daily. This is THE rafting trip to include in your Utah vacation. Breathtaking scenery, fun rapids, Moab’s best guides, and tons of fun for everyone is what make this our most popular run!
Moab whitewater rafting is about one thing, FUN! We offer only small paddle rafts (max of 8 people per raft) on day trips! Smaller rafts and the best guides are why we are Moab’s best adventure company.
Seasonality
May-Aug

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Bow and Arrow
This secluded canyoneering and rappelling adventure is just a short drive from Moab! Bow and Arrow is a dazzling and seldom-visited canyon, possessing views of dinosaur tracks, petroglyphs, and the stunning 80-foot Long Bow Arch. It’s a visually diverse outing with four rappels, including a free-hanging rappel of 110 feet (33 meters). Big views of Moab’s famous sandstone fins and the La Sal Mountains make this an excursion you won’t soon forget!
During the trip, our AMGA-certified guides will set the tone for an exciting and educational day, focusing on teamwork and–most importantly–FUN!
- Difficulty – Easy to Moderate
- Duration – Half-Day
- Length – 3 miles / 4.8 km (approx.)
- Number of Rappels – 4 (up to 110 feet / 33 meters)
- Minimum age – 8
- Meets – Varies depending on season; see calendar
- Adults $150 | Youth $135
Seasonality
Jun-Sep

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Morning Glory aka Ephedra’s Grotto
This 3-mile canyoneering adventure is only made possible by doing two of the area’s best rappels and a bit of scrambling. It’s a step up from your typical hike, yet doable by almost anyone with the help of our incredible Moab canyoneering guides.
- Difficulty – Easy to Moderate
- Duration – Half-Day
- Length – 3 miles / 4.8 km (approx.)
- Number of Rappels – 2 (90 feet / 27 meters and 120 feet / 36 meters)
- Minimum age – 8
- Meets – 7:30 AM
- Adults $135 | Youth $110
Seasonality
Jun-Sep

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Paddle Boarding Near Moab on the Colorado River
We’ve teamed up with Paddle Moab to bring you Colorado River SUP tours so you can experience paddle boarding near Moab! Sup is a rapidly growing outdoor sport and a great way to experience the Colorado River for those that might not want to raft. These trips run by Paddle Moab take you on your own personal board through red rock country, immersing you in the beautiful scenery surrounding Moab. Whether you want a scenic float or a great workout, enjoy the flow of the river from SUP as the Colorado River takes you and your’s on a fantastic Moab standup paddle board journey.
Seasonality
Jun-Sep