From our base of operations in Grand Junction, Skyward Mountaineering offers rock climbing at a variety of local areas, each with their own flair. We are the premier guide service for rock climbing in Grand Junction, with a small staff of expert, local, certified AMGA Rock Guides who are passionate about sharing the amazing rock climbing found around Grand Junction and the West Slope.

Unaweep Canyon is home to solid granite climbing, with single pitch and multi-pitch rock climbing on all types of routes from slabs, finger cracks, delicate face climbing, and offwidths. With short approaches, a great base area to hangout and lots of variety to choose from, Unaweep Canyon is a perfect spot to hone your trad climbing techniques and focus on becoming an efficient rock climber.

Colorado National Monument is a wild desert landscape with sandstone towers jutting out of the sandy valley, splitter cracks, and tons of adventure. Otto's Route is the penultimate classic route here, at 5 pitches of 5.8+ on a historically unique ascent of Independence Monument. This incredible summit overlooks the entire Monument Valley with breathtaking views. Other routes in Colorado National Monument tend to be more challenging and more adventurous, a must for experienced climbers looking for a challenge.

Escalante Canyon is a little known secret tucked deep into the desert landscape of the West Slope. Splitter sandstone cracks resemble the famous Indian Creek in nearby Moab, but without the crowds! We strongly recommend making this trip a multi-day so you can enjoy the fantastic camping just below the cliffs too.