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Nate Sydnor; Guide/Owner

@moabdesertadventures

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Moab's oldest and most legendary guide service for rock climbing. Full staff of AMGA-Certified guides. Guided by Passion since 1998.
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Troutman wants YOU to come learn the fine art of crack climbing with us at Indian Creek! Watching both he and @heliumwoman dispatch 5.12 cracks with ease is always a pleasure and helps give me confidence to say without a doubt that we run the best crack climbing clinic in the world. Of course just climbing well doesn't make one the best guide so I'm delighted to know that our staff is deeply accomplished at coaching and communicating, and they just have the best damn personalities! They are elite-level guides that pair expert and flawless climbing technique with an unmatched approachability and ability to communicate these skills to our guests. Add in the storytelling and the decades-long resumé of hard cracks and you have the stuff of #legend - I feel so fortunate to have these folks by my side to help keep MDA established as the best. We're a tight family and have a lot of love and respect for each other. We have all the fun, climb all the cracks, and cover an amazing array of topics. Indian Creek can teach us all so much about how to be accomplished, respectful, and humble yet confident climbers. Come join us and you'll see for yourself why I say what I do. Here Troutman is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of on-sighting Slice and Dice with a classic pose that many OG #creekfreaks will remember from the original Bloom guidebook. #indiancreek #seekqualifiedinstruction #splitters #splittercamp #moabdesertadventures taken in Bears Ears National Monument by @moabdesertadventures
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7 years ago
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Thinking back to a photo shoot we did with @rticoutdoors and @lankfordpictures right around this time last year at The Tombstone. Such a beautiful and peaceful place, with adventurous free climbing that is not for the faint at heart. Even repeating the easiest route on the tower to setup this rappel shot was a bit of a struggle. One of our absolute favorite first ascents is out there as well. We put up Thin It To Win It back in 2015. For you lovers of finger cracks out there it's a slightly easier version of Learning To Fly. The info is online and it's still awaiting a second ascent as far as we know! #firstascent #splitter by @moabdesertadventures
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7 years ago
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The whole gang has always been supportive of the first ascent missions I concoct, and this season we’re getting ramped up again for more. The following photos are from the first ascents earlier this year of “IED”, a thin crack test-piece at the Hurt Locker Wall, “Bagheera”, the ABSOLUTE BEST finger crack at the Cat Wall, and “Sweetbread”, an amazing addition we put up at the 2nd Meat Wall with our great friend and fellow guide service operator @herbcrimp from over at @desert_highlights These are only a few of the nearly dozen routes we’ve added just this year. From Wallstreet to Long Canyon, Arches to Canyonlands, and from Indian Creek to The Tombstone and back on up the hill to Mill Creek you’ll find routes all over the region stamped with the MDA logo. All the info you need for these three routes is online so go on out and get yourself a 2nd ascent, and always feel free to reach out to us to find out more beta on other new routes we recommend! As is likely evident from this post, in addition to our professional duties as guides here at MDA we all enjoy the creative aspect and camaraderie of the first ascent process and are passionate about contributing our small part to the climbing history of the region. Come climb with us and you’ll see that we can offer the richest experience you’ll find in the Moab area. Unlike the cracks at Indian Creek our knowledge of local history, geology, ecology, local climbing lore and general climbing history is unparalleled! We pride ourselves on the educational components of our job and aspire to impart as much wisdom as we can on our guests with the hopes of enriching their lives with the gift of knowledge. #firstascent #seekqualifiedinstruction #moabdesertadventures #splitters #splittercamp #indiancreek taken in Bears Ears National Monument by @moabdesertadventures
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7 years ago
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The dog days of summer are winding down and we here at MDA are getting revved up and hopeful for a Fall season busy with guiding towers, cragging, canyons, The Creek, new routing and of course as always, the smiling faces of those we are fortunate enough to escort through the wonders of the desert. Come join our world-class guides for an unforgettable experience in some of the world’s most breathtaking terrain! We have a couple more spots available in our October 5-7 Splitter Camp as well so check out the link in our bio if you’re interested! #indiancreek #crackclimbing #tradclimbing #rockclimbing #firstascent #moabutah #splittercamp #moabdesertadventures taken in Moab, Utah by @moabdesertadventures
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7 years ago
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We've had a great run this season climbing a ton of towers with our amazing guests. From The Priest to Castleton to Jah Man on Sister Superior we've had marathon runners, Brits, 12 year olds and more on some of the most amazing summits in the desert. Add in Ancient Art and the quotient goes through the roof. Shout out to @onropeadventures and @heliumwoman for a couple of the photos and thanks to the whole crew and all our guests for all the rewarding hard work! Come join the most professional crew in the region for a tower climb that will open your eyes and expand your world view. #crackclimbing #moab #moabdesertadventures #seekqualifiedinstruction #deserttowers taken in Moab, Utah by @moabdesertadventures
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7 years ago
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Our incredible Spring season of Splitter Camps has unfortunately but inevitably come to a close. We had an amazing run of good weather, and three full camps of great people from all over the world. From the Pacific Northwest to Poland, Jersey to Japan, and from Frisco to France our guests came from far and wide to experience our blend of world-class crack climbing instruction, lessons in the heart, soul and history of our pursuit, and of course the unrivaled desert camping that Indian Creek has to offer. We love to get people up there where the air is rarified, and it's always rewarding to see our model carry folks into the routes of their dreams. We saw many great leaps and milestones accomplished this season, with many more on the burner for the future. Join us every Spring and Fall for the best crack climbing clinics on the planet and see where our instruction can take you. Heck, we even climb harder routes after learning from ourselves! #splittercamp #crackclimbing #indiancreek by @moabdesertadventures
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7 years ago
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We had some beautiful sunny days this winter establishing routes with a great collection of Moab folk. Excited for the return of Spring and with it warm days and good camaraderie. Come join us so we can share the wonders of desert crack climbing with you, or if you just want to know where the new stash of great sunny routes is be in touch! There might even be a brand new test piece out there that's destined to be a classic... taken in Indian Creek by @moabdesertadventures
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8 years ago
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Everyone has roots. We all can identify pivotal experiences, places and people that have shaped our lives; Where you’ve been. What you’ve done. Who you’ve done it with. Joshua Tree is one of the places where it all started, both in the grand scheme of American rock climbing and in the small-scale scheme of MDA’s development. When all the time is added up I’ve spent almost an entire week of my life in the Space Station. I’ve calculated the days and I’ve spent almost an entire year of my life in Joshua Tree. The place, the legends upon whose shoulders I stood and continue to stand, the experiences and the people I shared them with; they all helped to shape who I am today as a person, as a climber, and as a guide service operator. I returned there this past Fall to take my @amga1979 Rock Guide Course and had an absolute ball. The instructor team, composed of @dylandtaylor @jeff_ward_guide @emiliedrinkwater and @extremealpine were a phenomenal, professional group of guides with down-to-earth, approachable personalities that belied their amazing technical prowess. The course helped me feel comfortable with my progression as a guide, and inspired me to continue to the ranks of the utmost professional certifications in the rock discipline; the AMGA Rock Guide. Here at MDA the guides and I are not only proud of our roots, we’re proud of where we’ve come from those roots, what we’ve been shaped into by our experiences. I am proud to work with each and every one of the MDA guides, and it's an awesome roster! In an age when people can often look good without having the substance to back up the images, when people’s public personas can be so different from the face-to-face reality, we pride ourselves on being real. I can speak for all of us here at MDA when I say that we pride ourselves on being understanding, compassionate, thoughtful guides who also possess a wealth of knowledge and technical skill. We can share a level of passion that we feel sets us apart. Come explore the wonders of the desert with us and you'll find out. MDA - Guided by Passion since 1998 taken in Joshua Tree National Park by @moabdesertadventures
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8 years ago
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Every year, as the Fall comes to a close in Moab, we hit a threshold for all things work-related, social media included. Packing 13 months of work into an 8-month season can be exhausting both physically and mentally. Now that we’ve had ample time over the Winter to recoup, and in between the busy work of preparing for the upcoming season, we’re coursing through photos again and reliving so many wonderful moments with guests, guides, friends and family. Now is a time to reboot and start amping up for the approaching Spring, so here are some of the highlights from last year’s ending to psych us up for this year’s beginning. A logical start is Splitter Camps. Although we got hosed by a great rainy spell early in the month, we pulled off a couple of amazing clinics as October came to a close. We had folks return for their third or fourth time, and others came from as far off as Chile and Japan to climb with us. This Spring we have three clinics scheduled, all of which are full! Having essentially invented this type of clinic, we are super proud to have seen them grow, with more interest flooding in all the time. Educating climbers is one of our primary missions, and having the opportunity to do so in the Indian Creek environment is ultra special. Another reason we’re so proud of the Splitter Camps is because of our long and storied history as Indian Creek climbers. We’ve climbed nearly all of the classics (and are constantly surprised by how many there are!), added a few of our own, and have just spent so much of our lives there that it’s become a part of our consciousness. If a guide service was to represent Indian Creek, it is undeniably us. In-house we have well over 100 years of combined Indian Creek climbing and guiding experience, and many a legend has worn the MDA logo. Come see us, whether you want to learn in one of our clinics or a private session, just need to stop in the shop for some much-coveted beta, or want to share an enthusiastic spray-down of your most recent experiences there. We love all things Indian Creek, and relish any opportunity that we may have to impress upon folks the special and sacred nature of our beloved desert climbing mecca. by @moabdesertadventures
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8 years ago
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Some mornings at work are a little different. Beautiful sunrise shoot with the @rticcoolers folks out at our own private Arches. The #neverfiltered landscape never ceases to amaze. #moabdesertadventures #guidedbypassion by @moabdesertadventures
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8 years ago
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We are psyched to see this event return to Moab! Although we won't be coordinating the event as we were the past two years, we'll still be there in force to show our support for the @americanalpine club, and our guides will be helping to facilitate the awesome array of clinics. Whether it's self rescue, climbing splitters, taking your lead game to another level, or one of numerous other desert-specific clinics, our AMGA-certified guides will be there along with athletes and other local guides to help make this event amazing. Come out and help us celebrate a good cause, and have a little fun while you're at it. Sponsors are always coming through with fun games, amazing products, and of course the @moabbrewery will be pouring the beer. We look forward to sharing the craft of climbing and the wonders of the desert with y'all! #cragginclassic #moab #rockclimbing #guidedbypassion by @moabdesertadventures
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8 years ago
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Our office is one of the most beautiful and stunning on Earth. Our guests are routinely the most amazing people. This footage was filmed and edited by a proud father who sent his young daughter out to climb Ancient Art with us, with @heliumwoman as her guide. Maybe I'm a bit sentimental, but I don't know that I've seen the experience of this tower portrayed in a better light. It's been a long, hot summer here in the desert, and the fall has already begun to arrive. Although we often anticipate the new season's arrival, we always look back fondly on the season passed. As always our illustrious crew has been hard at work, sharing the places we love with those intrepid enough to join us. After a long hiatus from social media, I'd like to again extend my gratitude to our amazing staff, and to our guests, for helping to create and maintain such a wonderful and meaningful profession. For us it's a way of life. We are MDA, and we are guided by passion. #ancientart #rockclimbing #guidedbypassion #moab taken in Fisher Towers by @moabdesertadventures
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8 years ago
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