Goblin Valley State Park Canyoneering Adventure

Tyler was an amazing guide! The guy had great energy from the beginning, all the way through. He was very, VERY knowledgeable about the history and the geology of the area (as well as canyoneering), and his delivery in providing the information was entertaining; captivating. As someone who has dealt with some fear at heights before, I actually felt very comfortable repelling almost 100 ft down into Goblins Lair under his guidance. I ABSOLUTELY would do this tour again and I’d be hoping I’d get linked up with Tyler again!

One of the best experiences of our trip to Utah from the UK. My partner and I booked the 4 hour canyoneering adventure, and we were lucky to be the only two on the tour. Tyler, our guide, was fantastic, friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly reassuring. He answered all our questions and made us feel completely at ease. We really appreciated the demo station before the rappel, where Tyler explained all the gear and safety procedures. It made the actual descent feel much more secure and helped settle any nerves before stepping over the edge. The rappelling (abseiling) into the Goblin’s Lair was unforgettable. It looks absolutely spectacular, and descending into it felt like something from a movie. Pro tip, send the first person down with your best camera to capture a great video of the other person’s descent, it makes for a really special memory. The canyoneering involves a bit of scrambling and wiggling through tight spots, but as long as you’re in decent shape, it’s perfectly manageable and really fun. The free hanging rappel was a particular highlight, a bit scary, yes, but that’s part of what made it so exciting. I took it slowly, partly to savour the moment, and partly because I was nervous. Bring 3 to 4 litres of water per person. It gets hot, and the hike back after the lair offers no shade at all, so hydration is essential. Also, bring a small torch or headlamp if you want to explore the narrow caves within the lair, it was an unexpected extra bit of fun. The views in Goblin Valley are amazing, and the rock formations are otherworldly. The history behind the formations and the lair itself is really interesting, and Tyler shared great info along the way. This was a major highlight of our Utah trip, and we’d recommend it to anyone looking for a mix of adventure, nature, and a real sense of achievement.

We had a fantastic experience with Get In The Wild Adventures. Tyler was a knowledgeable, fun, helpful, professional, and skillful guide. The canyoneering adventure was exceptional. Honestly, the words I just used do not do justice to the experience we had. The hike leading up to the repel was breathtaking. Of COURSE, the repel is pure adrenaline, fun and exciting. We always felt safe with Tyler’s skill and knowledge. This adventure should be on everyone’s to do list. You won’t be disappointed!