The Desert Rat Outdoor Store - Rock Climbing in Southern Utah

Aires Butte

A great dome rock climb on the east side of Zion National Park offering sweet times to anyone possessing some intermediate climbing skills. The views on top include vistas to the south, west and east that are totally worth it.

Red Butte

Red Butte is the prominent "pyramid" shaped mountain that is visible from the Kolob Road. This seemingly out of place monolith, situated just west of Zion Nat'l Park is a relatively short approach but can be tricky climb nonetheless.

Wading Through Yankee Doodle just outside of St. George

Yankee Doodle Canyon

Between Zion National Park and St. George in Southern Utah is a sweet adventure through Yankee Doodle Canyon, a short but fun slot canyoneering adventure. Access is generally gentle and fast.

Mystery Canyon

This tight narrow canyoneering trip has a spectacular grand finale rappel into the Zion Canyon Narrows. The name was given because the source of the falls were a mystery.

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The Colorado Plateau, spanning across Southern Utah, offers some of the absolute best rock climbing & canyoneering opportunities this planet has to offer. The Desert Rat Outdoor Store has the gear to get you out there and experience this plethora of good times. On this page you'll find hot spots in the area, can read up on trip reports, get quick info you'll need and catch some pics while you're at it. When you're ready to get out there, stop by the store in St. George and pick up the right gear to make the most of it all.