Desert Highlights has appeared in: September 2007 Men's Journal. "Chasing Waterfalls" in Pleiades Canyon. Exploring the mountains of southern Utah. March 2007 National Geographic Adventure. Overnight slot canyon adventures in the wild and woolly Hankback. March 2007 Boy's Life, the official magazine of the Boy Scouts of America. A Maryland troop joins us for three days of adventures, including Blarney Canyon, Medieval Chamber and Pleiades Canyon (cover shot). October 2006 Men's Journal. Two day, "fly-in" trips into the super narrow slot canyons of North Wash, Utah. March 2006 National Geographic Adventure. Technical backpacking trips in the slot canyons of Utah's Robbers Roost. "Guides of the Year" 2005 November 2005 issue of National Geographic Adventure. Fall/winter road trip to Canyonlands Utah. Yeah! Grand Junction, CO news anchor Kristin Fisher explores spectacular Medieval Chamber in October 2005. The September 2005 issue of Hooked on the Outdoors. Check out slot canyoneering in the (where else?) "Highlights" section. September 2005 issue of Adventure Sports Magazine. We go "Down Under" in Utah's Robbers Roost Canyon. April 17th, 2005 issue of Chicago Tribune Magazine. "Up Against the Wall" in Lomatium Canyon April 30th, 2005 Rocky Mountain News story "Maximum Exhilaration" August 2004 issue of Mens Health Check out "Stress Busters." Who knew rapping 100' into canyons lowers stress! The May 2003 issue of National Geographic Adventure, including exploring the backcountry of Arches Nat'l Park. The September 2001 issue of Outside Magazine featuring canyoneering in the "Destination" section. The December 2003 issue of Conde Naste Traveler. They highlight the best of Moab and its winter activities! Two insightful and hilarious articles from a couple writers at Boots 'n All. Read about their experiences in Lomatium Canyon and Entrajo Canyon with Desert Highlights. The Outdoor Utah crew drops into Lomatium Canyon. Also in Outdoor Utah, an article written by DH guide Matt Moore. Ford Outfitters 2001 season with canyoning in Moab. Photos of behind the scenes action. Trailside host Julie Dauphine joined Desert Highlights for a trip into the Medieval Chamber in 1998.

Desert Highlights, based in Moab, Utah, offers some of the most spectacular guided adventures into southern Utah's rugged canyon country. Canyoneering is our specialty.

Check out our incredible One Day Adventures with exceptionally rewarding challenges. Specialized skills including rappelling are taught to adventurous hikers and used to explore Utah's remote redrock canyons. No previous climbing or rappelling experience is required. The variety of canyons in the Moab area ensures that a great trip can be enjoyed regardless of age or physical ability.

Spend some time at our Frequently Asked Questions page if you're not sure what canyoneering is and would like detailed information on guided canyoneering. It is also a great resource for those who have already booked a trip and would like to know what to wear, bring and expect!

Canyoneering is risky! Having confidence in Your Guides is essential to enjoying your adventure.

Be sure to visit our Canyoneering Trip Reports page which includes many incredible photos from recent trips, as well as comments from our new canyoneering friends.

When will you be visiting southern Utah? Our Trip Schedule lists dates of trips already scheduled as well as open dates.

If you're looking to have an active, exciting and educational visit to southern Utah, join one of Desert Highlights' awesome canyoneering trips. Stop by our office when you get to town at 50 East Center Street next to the Moab Information Center.