I've been going to Contact for several years now and this review is past due. I've looked around…read moreat a few gyms during that time and decided that Contact was well worth it. If you were to look at yoga studios in town, for the same price you will not only get a yoga studio, but a fitness facility and rock climbing! They also have free classes to members like a fitness class and other helpful classes. My favorite part about this gym is the vibe. Very friendly staff, management and people at the gym. They have a friendly atmosphere and so many people are willing to connect and be helpful for new people or people wanting to climb with someone. You won't find any "gym bro" type people. They are constantly changing climbing routes, so you will never get bored! I also appreciate they don't have hidden fees or contracts. If you want to pause your membership at anytime you can (for a nominal fee) as this avoids the signup fee. Definitely recommend!

Since we were unable to obtain tickets to Zion, we came upon Contact Climbing Gym while searching…read morefor other ways to spend our last day here in Southern Utah. It has been months since I've had the opportunity to climb, and I definitely felt it on the wall today. Everything was hard! I wish we caught the name of the staff member who helped us because she was fantastic! As she was checking us off for top rope, she immediately recognized that one of us was experienced while the other was not, and she offered some gratuitous and helpful advice to my partner. She also gave me some great recommendations on local outdoor spots to check out. Thank you! In terms of the climbing, this place is solid. There are top rope, lead, bouldering, and a training area. The setting was just right, and everything is still clean and new. One complaint that my partner had was the difficulty with belaying with the large-diameter static rope, but I found this to be pretty standard in gyms for longevity. Aside from the slab wall, you may need to put a little extra "oomph" in your belay on top rope. I didn't get to lead, as my partner has no experience in this, but watching some of the other climbers, the routes looked to flow well. We came on a weekday afternoon, and it was nearly empty! However, we were told that a few weeks ago, people had to be turned away because it was jam packed after the snow. I can certainly see this being a very busy gym. If I lived in St. George, then I'd definitely have a membership here. The pricing is excellent, and this gym has a lot to offer, including yoga and a fitness area. Even today, I saw a number of people just sitting on their computers, probably doing work with the free wifi. Furthermore, the locker rooms are clean, and they offer quality feminine products at no charge! If you're in the area, come get some fun and challenging climbs in at Contact!

If i could give zero I would We got Todd, whom I believe is…read morethe owner, and he was condescending, belittling and just down right rude. If you wanted off the wall you were a whimp, and when confronted he tried to say his method was to encourage but really my daughter-in -law was almost in tears when he finally lowered her. We were suppose to be on a beginner outdoor climb session, and the last wall was far from a beginner wall. It seemed we were climbing what he wanted to climb instead o f the level of his clientele. Maybe his other guides are better, but he is the worst.

Truly amazing experience with this company. Our guide was great, the value is great, the 3/4 day…read morecanyoneering was simply perfect! If you're in or near the St George, Zion, GC, area, this is absolute Must Do List stuff. The memories, pictures, and experience is very much bucket-list stuff.

We originally booked the half-day rock climbing + canyoneering combo tour, but since my friend was…read morehaving some wrist issues, I called and spoke with Dion, who made switching to a full canyoneering tour so easy and stress-free. From that first call, the customer service was excellent. The day before, Zack, our guide reached out directly to introduce himself, confirm our start time, and let us know exactly what to bring. From the moment we met him, Zack MADE the tour. He was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and attentive, literally anticipating questions my friend had before they even asked them, which instantly made them feel reassured and comfortable. Even though we switched tours last minute, Zack went above and beyond by giving us a taste of the rock climbing experience while still keeping things manageable and fun. He was super flexible in adapting the pace to what we were comfortable with, and I am so glad we ended up choosing canyoneering. It was the perfect balance of adventure, challenge, and fun without feeling overwhelming. To top it off, Zack told us about a local Peach Festival happening in town and even invited us to check it out, which was such a thoughtful touch that made the whole experience feel personal. Overall, this was one of the best tours I have ever been on. If it is your first time in Zion or you are unsure what to book, trust Rock Odysseys and ask for Zack if he is available. You will not regret it!

I signed up for a full day of rock climbing. Stephen, my guide, was incredible. He told me about…read moreZion National Park on the drive to the climbing site. On the hike in, he educated me about the plants. Once I started to climb, he gave me good beta. He setup climbs appropriate for my ability. He took pictures, so I could share them with friends. I highly recommend Rock Odysseys regardless of your ability level.

We had an amazing experience with Red desert adventure!! My wife and I went canyoneering for the…read morefirst time on May 26, 2026 guided by Jack Towt. He was extremely knowledgeable, experienced in all aspects of canyoneering. He was patient and really was able to instruct us on using the ropes and how to maneuver over obstacles safely. We learned a lot and my wife felt very comfortable with his skill and knowledge. We would highly recommend Red Desert and JACK as your personal canyoneering guide. We loved it!

Thank you Jack! When you picked us up at the Zion visitors center, my 14 yr old kid and I were not…read moresure what to expect. What we received was the Zion adventure of a lifetime. She is actually a more confident girl because of the experience and for that, as a dad, I am forever grateful.

I returned to southern Utah to push myself out of my comfort zone. My first experience with SUG was…read morea couple years ago and it was repelling with Todd. It was such a great experience, that the first thing I did when I arrived in the area was to schedule canyoneering with these guys. This time around Seth was my guide and what an adventure we had canyoneering! It was so much fun!! Seth quickly picked up on that I was a planner so he made it a point to explain the details of the day so I knew what to expect. He was so supportive and encouraging. What I really loved about it was how Seth made me feel like I have been doing this for years (confidence boosting) and he also knew when to remind me to breathe when fear creeped up here and there. I was so appreciative of this! He is super intuitive and very safe! Seth is very knowledgeable of the area and its geological features. It was more than just an adventure; I gained a lot of knowledge of the area too. When I return back to the area, it will be a no brainer that rock climbing with SUG will be be on my agenda. Thank you! You guys rock- I am a SUG ambassador for life!

Loved it! Thank you for accommodating our day swap. Our son loved the canyoneering. So patient &…read moreeducational. Wish it could have been a bit longer in time, but otherwise a great experience. I think it was Seth who took them For the day, so thank you! Will defiantly book again when we are in Zion

I can't start to tell you how helpful TJ was in me finding a canyoneering backpack that fit…read moreperfect. I'm glad he was there to help me because the one I tried on, I thought was the right one for me, but it was not by a long shot. TJ explained how the shoulder harnesses were too short for my size. He explained all of the differences and details of other bags that were a better fit for me and more comfortable. It's nice to work with people that really know what they're doing. He was also experienced in the local canyons and answered our questions about that too. He was Just a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend anybody go there and shop or just look around.

Very helpful staff and great deals on renting gear. If you're heading to Zion I would 100%…read morerecommend getting gear from Adventure Plus instead of a shop in Springville. I get emotionally attached easily and this is now my favorite gear store ever.

This is a great climbing spot, but it's also a nice nature trail where you can go for a decent walk…read morewith a little bit of incline and some opportunities to climb around on the rocks, if you choose to do so. This is part of the Snow Canyon State Park, so you do have to pay a fee to enter. But if you have the state park pass you can display it on your windshield and you're good to go. Then you can visit Snow Canyon as well, which I highly recommend you do. It's a beautiful park with lots of neat hikes.

This is a great hike a little off the beaten path. It really doesn't look like it's going to be a…read moretough path but there are quite the winding paths that loop all around a 2 mile area. If you like rappelling this is also the spot for you.

If you are looking to get killed…read more.. My husband, brother and i booked a weekend with them back in October and had Rob as a guide. Even though they are not doing guides at the Zion itself they are "selling it". Therefore and because the weather forecast did not look to good for the whole area they recommended the north wash area. We went in the same corner were the movie was made with the guy who got stuck in the canyon and cut off his arm. But we did not know that at that time. But here comes the thing they put money first before safety! We asked several times if it is safe to go and if it wouldn't be better to cancel because of weather. They refused. We went in an area he had no clue in which fork we went for Canyoneering. And afterwards I discovered that the locals there had cancelled all trips for that weekend due weather forecast and storm. He put us right into it!!!! We trusted them and their experience!!! They clearly don't have. They may be climbers but that does not help if you don't know the area We spend the night stuck in the canyon after exhausting hours climbing through the canyon through way to narrow spots. And we went right into a flash flood!! And whole night of thunderstorms and rain, clustered together on an edge under us above us everywhere water. Our phones died because our guide did not have light with him and he refused later reimburse our stuff. Our fault he said. Our trip took us almost 30 hours of nightmare. And next morning a rescue team where on their way to look for us not because the company was worried no because nice people next to our camping ground realized we did not come back before the storm started. Make sure you book trip with locals and they do trips in an area they really know! By they way we did not get an apology just a free trip for a better experience instead of money back (we asked for our money back to donate somewhere because they clearly did not deserve it)! Who the hell would do a second trip after such a nightmare! Greedy for money with no care for the people who just want a nice and safe experience out in nature

From the owner: All women's canyoneering adventures (Spry-girl adventures)…read moreFamily canyoneering trips (all ages!) Children's canyoneering adventures (Early Explorers) and Training courses (know before you go!)