Top Utah Hiking

The red rock formations of southern Utah are a climber's paradise. Once experienced, they come back again and again. Explore the nooks and crannies of this spectacular landscape and catch that climbing bug that will have you jonesing for more as you learn techniques and work as a team to discover your body's full potential. 

Join us for an action-packed adventure in the canyon made famous by Aron Ralston in the epic Hollywood movie—127 Hours. Bluejohn Canyon is a physically challenging canyoneering adventure that includes tight narrow slots, exciting potholes, spectacular down-climbs and awe-inspiring rappels. This fun, technical slot-canyon has some of the most beautiful slots in the spectacular Robbers Roost Wilderness made famous by another Hollywood epic—Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid. This amazing canyon system includes three separate forks that can be enjoyed as a single-day, or multi-day adventure.

Our Full and Multi-day trips are full on adventures into some of the epicenters of canyoneering such as the San Rafael Swell, Robber's Roost, North Wash and Cedar Mesa- exploring canyons where solitude is near certain and amazement is guaranteed. With all tours being private, we are able to accommodate novices and experts alike. These are trips suited for all fitness/ age levels with a willingness to expand their comfort zones to have the experience of a lifetime.

Experience the natural wonders of Utah firsthand with a 4-hour canyoneering adventure in Goblin Valley State Park. After a basic skills session it's time to enter the 'Chamber of the Basilisk.'  Rappel down a narrow fissure on a technical route that rewards with stunning underground views. In fact, the beauty of this massive chamber is often compared to that of a gothic church. Spend ample time climbing and wandering within the canyon for even more magical angles, then begin your journey back out into Utah's vast open space.

Get away from the crowds and come experience an exhilarating guided tour of the highest vertical ascent Via Ferrata in Utah, followed by multiple rappels and some super fun scrambling through an amazing mini canyon, all on our privately owned land that we don't have to share with anyone. Cliffside, you'll enjoy a pristine view of the sunset and into Zion National Park from high above the valley floor before strapping on your headlamp for an exciting evening/night rappel to home base. Special iron steps installed up the whole face of the rock make this activity possible for most guests over the age of 10.

Get away from the crowds and come experience an introduction to rock climbing via ferrata style and rappelling, all on our privately owned land that we don't have to share with anyone. This experience is our shortest Via Ferrata Tour and includes climbing one pitch of our red and white rock faced Via Ferrata, a vertical ascent of over 200 ft with stunning views throughout, followed by a gorgeous 130 ft rappel into our beautiful red mini slot canyon. It is an absolutely stunning introduction to Via Ferrata climbing and rappelling. Special iron steps installed up the whole face of the rock make this activity possible for most guests over the age of 8.

Get away from the crowds and come experience an exhilarating guided tour of the highest vertical ascent Via Ferrata in Utah, including rock climbing (via ferrata style), multiple rappels, and some super fun scrambling through an amazing mini slot canyon, all on our privately owned land that we don't have to share with anyone. One of our experienced guides will lead you on a half day adventure ascending over 700 ft vertically on our custom designed Via Ferrata located on our very own private red and white rock faced cliff. Enjoy an absolutely stunning view of Orderville Valley and into Zion National Park with every step higher. Prepare to be wowed!! Special iron steps installed up the whole face of the rock make this activity possible for most guests over the age of 10.

Get away from the crowds and come experience an exhilarating guided tour to the very top of the highest vertical ascent Via Ferrata in Utah (over 1,000 ft vertical from ground to peak), including rock climbing (via ferratta style) multiple rappels and some super fun scrambling through an amazing mini canyon, all on our privately owned land that we don't have to share with anyone. One of our experienced guides will lead you on all three pitches of our custom designed Via Ferrata located on our very own private red and white rock faced cliff. From the top, you'll witness an unparalleled view of the valley and into Zion National Park. It's spectacular!! The 4:30pm start time will wrap up at or near sunset, which is magical cliff side. Special iron steps installed up the whole face of the rock make this activity possible for most guests over the age of 10.

Explore Yant Flat (Candy Cliffs) by hiking a quick mile of lower forest at the base of Pine Valley Mountain. Eventually arrive at colored sandstone formations that exist in no other place on earth! Freely explore across the candy-like rock formations at your own leisure, experiencing breathtaking vistas. This hike will provide lasting memories you would not be able to experience in any other place!

Being a life-long resident of Utah, along with photographing its splendor for over 30 years, have given me great insight on technique, location, and timing. I know where to go and when. Photography is my passion, my love, my life. I'd love to share my enthusiasm for capturing mother nature's glory with you.

A life-long resident of Utah, along with photographing its splendor for over 30 years have given me great insight on technique, location, and timing. I know where to go and when. Photography is my passion, my love, my life. I'd love to share my enthusiasm for capturing mother nature's glory with you.

Clapper Adventures is a boutique guide service run by Evan Clapper based in Moab Utah. We specialize in providing unique custom adventures to off-the-beaten-track places and have a long record of safely guiding all manners of technical activities. Not only do we share excitement and beauty with our clients we aim to instill an appreciation of the natural world through expanding guests knowledge of and connection to whats around them. We aim to find the sweet-spot of challenge where you can experience the true spirit of adventure. Evan wants you to feel as if you have shared our time together as a true partner and friend.

This tour is entirely customizable and because all our tours are private tours we can cater each day to the interests and activity level of the group. Our guides are highly personable, friendly and knowledgeable. This tour is priced for a group of 4 people based on double occupancy. Contact us for a different group size.

All tours are custom tailored to each group. Group size is up to 6 guests. Our guides are personable, knowledgeable, friendly and offer a high level of service.

This tour is fully customizable for your needs. The National Park offers a lot of scenery, if you desire one area, more than another, we will fulfill your desires.

This tour can be personalized to suit your needs. Whether your goal is to capture that perfect picture, or to ascend the sandstone cliffs at Angels Landing, we are flexible to your needs. As this is personalized tour, you will not share this experience with others not included in your party.

This tour can be personalized to suit your needs. Whether your goal is to capture that perfect picture, or to ascend the sandstone cliffs at Angels Landing, we are flexible to your needs. As this is personalized tour, you will not share this experience with others not included in your party.

We offer many fun hikes, but this one helps you discover solitude and beauty of a famous, but remote arch within Arches National Park. Hike away from the crowds and discover an area that rivals the Devils Garden and the Fiery Furnace.

This tour is the shorter (4 hrs; around 3-4 miles) TripAdvisor/Viator version of our all day tour (6-7 hrs; 8 miles) that takes you to the waterfall. On this more accessible version of the hike you will have a chance to experience this beloved remote canyon, hike through a creek to a lovely spot where the canyon walls start to close around you before heading back. This is one of the last few remaining places in Moab that is still quiet and with very few people. Many of our guests exclaim, once finished, that this is one of the best hikes they have ever done! The landscape is beautiful and the creek makes this a refreshing summer hike! This hike is located in an area where John Wayne movies were filmed and most recently HBO's Westworld!

Millions of years of water, wind, and other natural forces have carved away stunning Slot Canyons. Southern Utah is home to several world premiere canyons unlike any other. And on this tour you will get to experience this beauty free of the crowds.

Canyoneering is one of our most unique activities, and it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The Zion National Park area holds some of the world's premier canyoneering opportunities. This thrilling activity combines climbing, hiking, and rappelling; it gives you the ability to explore stunning slot-canyons that have been carved by water and wind. Exploring the Slot-Canyons of Southern Utah is a unique experience, but only one click away for you!

Canyoneering is one of our most unique activities, and it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The Zion National Park area holds some of the world's premier canyoneering opportunities. This thrilling activity combines climbing, hiking, and rappelling; it gives you the ability to explore stunning slot-canyons that have been carved by water and wind. Exploring the Slot-Canyons of Southern Utah is a unique experience, but only one click away for you!

Experience a day of adventure and education on this exciting Jeep tour! This tour is for those seeking a true "Jeep Experience". Led by your experienced guide, the jeep crawls over boulders, climbs steep embankments, and will leave you surprised at where Jeeps are capable of taking you. This thriller ride climbs a massive mountain, offering incredible views of East Zion while towering over the tributary canyons of Zion National Park.

Experience a few of Zion's most spectacular rock formations including Checkerboard Mesa and Jolley Gulch from the top down. Hold on tight while your vehicle descends from a perch overlooking Zion's East Rim Trail, down through a pine forest to the edge of the national park. This tour is adventure-packed and fitting for all ages.