Eric at Windgate is the guy to see for a great out-of-the-ordinary adventure! While in Moab for a guided bike trip I knew I'd have a few days to look around and made a reservation about 3wks in advance for the Morning Glory half-day canyoneering. This trip was fantastic! We hiked in from the Sand Flats area and then rappelled into the medieval chamber and then between the arch and the canyon wall. Really breathtaking even if you've done some climbing before. Scenery is fantastic. Eric is a by the book safety climber so you're in great hands. His knowledge of the local area and geology is excellent. I will definitely do another trip with him next time I'm in Moab! read more

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Eric has guided my family and I on canyoneering trips as well as multiple tower climbs. I couldn't possibly say enough about how professional, safe, fairly priced, and accommodating he is. I could go on and on about him and his staff to take my word for it. You can't go wrong with Wingate adventures!!! read more

My husband, stepdaughter, and I were looking to turn up the adventure during our trip to Moab, and Eric totally delivered. It was just the 4 of us on our full-day canyoneering trip - we did the Land Before Time route. We went into spots in the canyon we would *never* have known were accessible without a guide. Eric was a delight to spend the day with. More importantly, his experience in the climbing/rappelling/canyoneering realm was very evident. Something you start thinking pretty earnestly about when you're dangling from a rope 140' above the canyon floor! Definitely recommend Eric and Windgate for your Moab outdoor adventure trip. read more

I cannot day enough good things about this experience. We went canyoneering and rappelling with Eric and it was the most fun We've had in years. It was scary sometimes (I'm a lil afraid of heights) but we felt so safe the entire time with Eric guiding us. And the views we got of the mountains were once in a lifetime. Definitely go with this company if you're a thrill seeker but also want to learn a lot! read more

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A group of 5 of us without any previous rock climbing chops were referred to Eric via a trusted resource. We're glad we listened. Eric is so unbelievably skilled, the next thing you know, you and your people are scaling the face of a rock with no side. He's smart, kind, encouraging, knowledgable and were not sure how he did it -- he spoke with all of us, immersed us in the environment and before we knew it we had climbed and rappelled down. We saw each other the other night and this came up, it always does! Moab itself was incredible and we all voted Eric and this experience the most incredible thing we did there. read more

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EXCELLENT and experienced owner/guide Eric of Windgate Adventures led us on a memorable and magnificent 3 pitch beginners (5.6) climb with 120' rappel through an arch with the most breathtaking views of Looking Glass Arch. WOW WOW WOW!! We learned that Eric comes from a family of (first ascensionists) climbers and he has been in the Moab area for over 15 years and has personally installed over 100 climbs. He knows the area like the back of his hand! Ha! I have been climbing before but it's been many years and what I do remember is how to be safe and Eric knows how to do that. We felt very confident in his best practices and particular attention to safety measures both for Covid and more importantly for the art of climbing. HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

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I would recommend Windgate to anyone and everyone. Eric was an amazing guide. I was worried I wouldn't be able to climb and he put me at ease. His instructions were impeccable and I felt safe and comfortable during the entire experience. This was a bucket list item and I am so happy that I chose Windgate! read more

We had an amazing two days with Eric! He taught us a ton about the area, climbing, and rappelling. He was very personable and worked with us on our levels to make sure we had the best experience possible. We would definitely come again and recommend Windgate to others visiting Moab. read more

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What an awesome experience!! My girlfriend and I just finished a 3 week road trip out west and we agree that our canyoneering trip with Eric was the best part of the trip. We chose the Entrajo Canyon adventure and were stoked to find that the canyon was flooded out from recent heavy rains. That meant plenty of canyon pools to swim through and jump into. The 3 rappels were tons of fun especially the last 100' rappel. We had tons of fun but didn't sacrifice safety. One thing for sure is that we felt totally and completely safe with Eric. It was clear that he was an expert when it comes to climbing/canyoneering and this allowed us to just relax and have a good time. Beyond the ropes, Eric was well versed in the local flora and fauna and always pointed out cool things that he saw. What a great dude. It felt like we were hanging out with an old friend. I would recommend Windgate trips for anyone looking to have a real adventure and see the Moab area beyond what the national parks can offer. read more

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We booked 3 days with Windgate. The first was the Morning Glory rappelling/canyoneering, with our entire family (7 of us). Second day was a Full Day Rock Climbing, and the third day was Canyoneering "Land before Time" (3 of us). In all three cases you get to see pieces of Moab, that are unique and off the beaten path. I had Rock Climbed about 20+ years ago. The other two of us, on the Rock Climbing piece, had zero experience, and a complete fear of heights. Eric, did an outstanding job, of guiding us, and provided excellent equipment. We climbed all day, and frankly, Eric would have been happy to let up keep climbing, as long as we wanted. He can modify this trip based on your experience and comfort level, and we look forward to booking with him again, the next time we are in Moab. We ran into other climbers that had booked multi pitch climbs with Eric, and all seamed to be very happy with him. To be frank, we had not intended to visit Moab, but for this one time, but because of our experience with Windgate, we are planning another trip for next year, and will be booking Eric, for several of those days! read more

Rappelling with Eric of Windgate Adventures was beyond our expectations. We lived hiking, rappelling and learning about the area from our knowledgeable guide Eric. The Morning Glory tour was absolutely beautiful. I highly recommend going with Wingate, we had a blast read more

Last month we took our 5 kids to Moab for a "adventure" vacation. We booked 4 days with Windgate Adventures, money well spent. Erik was such a patient and good teacher with the kids. Rappelling, climbing, even the wife liked canyoneering Thank you Erik, you will see us again! Seth, Sabra and the kids read more

I give Windgate Adventures 3 thumbs up... if I only had 3 thumbs! :P I spent the last week in amazement at how beautiful and enchanting the deserts of southern Utah can be. How the sandstone rock formations have changing beauty throughout the course of the day during different lighting of the sun. With that said.... I stumbled upon Windgate Adventures by pure luck through google searches for open air arch rappelling in Moab, UT. Eric is a knowledgeable, friendly, experienced, punctual and professional. He offers adventure tours that include mountain climbing, canyoneering, rappelling and hiking trips both half and full days. I chose the Corona Arch rappel... it was an amazing experience to a 140 ft rappel down the center of the arch where 120 of the feet was open air. Throughout the whole experience Eric took time to make sure that my safety was most important. The next time I am back in Moab, UT I am definitely looking Eric up again to do some canyoneering or mountain climbing. If you are looking for an detour from the normal tourist attractions of Moab check out Windgate Adventures... it won't disappoint. read more

I was in Moab for a week and spent a day with Windgate Adventures. Eric and team in the morning took us rock climbing in the morning and they were great instructors and just people to hang out with. Very encouraging! In the afternoon we went rappelling and canyoneering which was pretty awesome. Highly recommend and will definitely use them again when I'm back in Moab read more

If you are going to climb in Moab, climb with Windgate. Don and I did Corkscrew at Ancient Art at Fisher Towers with Windgate, it was the climb of a lifetime. Eric is the guide you want, end of story. read more

We had the best experience climbing Ancient Art! I don't think I would have felt comfortable climbing this on my own, but Eric was very experienced and makes you feel calm, comfortable, and controlled. Eric is the owner but is also the guide so it's nice to know you'll for sure be with someone experienced and not just some random newbie. He personally knew many of the greats like Dean Potter and Alex Honnold! He also gave us tons of tips on what to do around Moab and the other national parks. Overall a great experience and would definitely recommend! read more

Windgate adventures with Eric was an incredible experience! We found Eric by word of mouth when we expressed interest in Canyoneering as we were headed out to mountain bike the day before. We called up Eric and he gave us a couple options for various trips. We settled with Entrajo - two 25 ft repels and one 100 ft repel. He met us promptly at he scheduled time and we set out for our adventure. Eric was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and experienced and I couldn't have felt safer in his hands. I'd highly recommend Eric to anyone making a trip to Moab! I'd highly recommend eric and windgate adventures to any visitor coming trough Moab. He took us to places we'd never find as tourists and the price was more than worth it!! read more

What an awesome time Windgate adventures showed us in Moab! The full local tour away from crowds. Eric did a great job making us feel comfortable yet pushing our limits. He made us feel like old friends. What a beautiful place and a great experience. read more

Climbed in Red Rocks with Eric and in the Sierra Nevadas. His prices are really reasonable and his ability and safety make for a great trip! Eric is flexible and can accomodate all skill levels which means we could tailor make a trip to my ability and preferences (5.9 and old school trad)! I've climbed Grade IV's and Fourteeners with Eric (some at the same time) and never felt anything but safe and exhilarated at the same time. Can't wait to get to Moab and hit some desert towers !!! read more

This is a much-delayed recommendation, but I had a fantastic experience with Windgate in May of 2012. Not only is Moab a fantastic destination, but Eric was timely, responsible, helpful and entertaining. After a discussion about what I was looking to do, we agreed on a beginner's canyoneering tour. Beautiful day, amazing scenery, few people and a guide who was attentive to my needs. He also took the time to take pictures throughout, so I have several of me walking down the side of a wall! :) When I returned home from the trip, I had a surprise waiting for me in the mail that I have stuck to my refrigerator door. He runs a great business and I would recommend to anyone headed to Moab. Eric also had good suggestions when I asked about other activities in the area. Moab/Arches Nat'l Park can be overwhelming - his local knowledge (and advice) was spot on! read more

The best thing I did was hire Eric at Windgate Adventures to tour the Fiery Furnace. Eric was punctual, knowledgeable, and entertaining. Eric's love for rock climbing, the outdoors and photography could be seen in his delivery of our tour, which made our experience unforgettable! I will definitely hire Eric next time I'm visiting Moab and want to rappel down or climb up red rock! read more

Eric took my husband and children hiking and rappelling. "He is awesome" says my son. He was patient, responsive, and fun. My children enjoyed their day so much that they say they wish they could rappel every day! I highly recommend Eric to give you an unforgettable experience, and to provide children with a love of canyoneering and the gorgeous landscape. read more