Travel to the Southwest US

Arches & Canyonlands Hiking

Day hiking with a comfortable lodge stay at night

• Days: 7
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Hiking

• Hiking with just a daypack among the natural features of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks—deep river canyons, colorful hoodoos, Native American rock art, and a wide variety of natural sandstone arches
• Includes some rock scrambling, river wading, and options to hike exposed ridgelines for panoramic views
• Spring and fall departures

Capitol Reef & Escalante Hiking

Day hiking with a comfortable hotel stay at night

• Days: 7
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Hiking

• Hiking with just a daypack along established dirt trails, slot canyons and open sandstone slickrock
• Spend each night in the relaxing comfort of a small hotel
• Spring and fall departures

Escalante Backpacking

Backpacking along the elusive Escalante River

• Days: 4
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Backpacking

• Explore a red-dusted anthology of canyons and cliffs in a place that claims to be the last mapped place in the continental U.S.
• With everything you need in a pack on your back, you'll discover the nooks and crannies that have beckoned adventure-crazed explorers to chronicle what is said to be the most crooked river in the world
• No backtracking on this adventure, you'll see new sights each day and enjoy a return shuttle to your vehicle at trip's end
• Perfect trip for the beginning backpacker or experienced backpackers who want all the details taken care of by professional guides
• Spring, summer, and fall departures

Death Valley Cycling

Road cycling and some short hikes with comfortable lodging at night

• Days: 4
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Cycling

• Cycling on beautiful newly-paved roads (some one way) with a variety of mileage and climb options ranging from moderate to vigorous
• Short day hikes on are available, including hiking along the iconic sand dunes and a tour of the famous Scotty's Castle
• Accommodations are within the National Park at Stovepipe Wells, a quaint and quiet desert oasis
• Warm weather departures throughout the late fall, winter and early spring

Death Valley Hiking

Day hiking with backcountry wilderness base camping or hotel stays (departure dependent)

• Days: 6
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Hiking

• Hiking with just a daypack over varied backcountry desert terrain and some established trails. Some rock scrambling required.
• Depending on departure, spend your nights in a secluded wilderness base camp in the Funeral Mountains, or stay in the comfortable Stovepipe Wells Hotel
• Spring, fall and winter departures
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Grand Canyon Backpacking

Backpacking adventure with primitive backcountry camping

• Days: 4
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Backpacking

• Backpacking with a full pack on steep backcountry trails through the secluded Grand Canyon wilderness
• Establish a secluded backcountry campsite each night
• Departures in late spring, early summer, late summer and early fall
• This is a strenuous trip for very fit and adventurous travelers

Grand Canyon Havasu Falls Family Adventure

Day hiking with deluxe base camping and hotel stays

• Days: 7
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Hiking
• Minimum Age: 7

• Hiking with just a daypack and exploring the Havasu Falls oasis with waterfalls, pools and towering canyon walls
• Enjoy our deluxe base camp deep in Havasu canyon with spacious walk-in tents. Stay in comfortable hotels at the beginning and end of the trip.
• Summer departures
• Great for families with children
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Grand Canyon Havasu Falls Hiking

Day hiking with deluxe base camping and hotel stays

• Days: 7
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Hiking

• Hiking with just a daypack and exploring the Havasu Falls oasis with waterfalls, pools and towering canyon walls.
• Enjoy our deluxe base camp deep in Havasu canyon with spacious walk-in tents. Stay in comfortable hotels at the beginning and end of the trip.
• Departures in spring, summer and fall
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Grand Canyon Phantom Ranch Hiking

Day hiking with a comfortable lodge stay at night

• Days: 7
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Hiking

• Hiking with just a daypack on one of two classic Grand Canyon routes: the South Kaibab – Bright Angel "South Rim Loop" or the North Kaibab – Bright Angel "Rim to Rim" route
• While on the canyon rim, spend the night in an historic inn or cabin. On the hike, enjoy two nights at Phantom Ranch along the Colorado River
• South Rim Loop departures early spring and late fall
• Rim to Rim departures late spring and early fall

Phantom Ranch Weekend Getaway

Day hiking with comfortable lodging at night

• Days: 4
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Hiking

New for 2013!

• Hiking with just a daypack on a classic Grand Canyon route—the South Kaibab-Bright Angel "South Rim Loop".
• Enjoy a night in a historic lodge on the canyon rim, then two nights at iconic Phantom Ranch along the Colorado River.
• Departures in late winter, spring, and late fall.
• Convenient transportation to and from Phoenix, AZ or Flagstaff, AZ. Already in the Grand Canyon? Add this on to your existing vacation plans and meet the group at the South Rim.

Joshua Tree Rock Climbing

Rock climbing adventure with primitive backcountry base camping

• Days: 3
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Backpacking, Rock Climbing

• Backcountry rock climbing at a hidden site with a range of options for all skill levels
• Backpack with a full pack through the Joshua Tree landscape to reach our climbing site away from the crowds
• Establish a secluded backcountry base camp
• Spring and fall departures
• This is a challenging trip for fit travelers

Superstition Mountains Backpacking

Backpacking adventure with primitive backcountry camping

• Days: 4
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Backpacking, Hiking

• Backpacking with a full pack to explore the rock spires, mesas and narrow canyons that define this desert region
• Establish a secluded backcountry campsite each night
• Spring and fall departures
• This is a challenging trip for fit travelers

Bryce Hiking Weekend – REI Signature Camping

Day hiking from our comfortable REI Signature Camps

• Days: 3
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Hiking, Camping

New for 2013!

• Hiking the highlights of Bryce Canyon National Park with just a daypack and exploring the remarkable slot canyons of Escalante National Monument.
• Includes hiking high canyon rim trails with expansive views and scrambling with your hands and feet while exploring slot canyons (no ropes or technical canyoneering involved!).
• Our exclusive, private REI Signature Camp features spacious tents with elevated cots, lots of comfortable lounge spaces, covered dining, and bathrooms with hot showers and flush toilets and amenities galore, perfect for those new to camping or looking to take their camping experience to the next level of comfort.
• Spring and summer departures with convenient start and end of trip in Las Vegas, NV.

Family Zion & Bryce Hiking – REI Signature Camping

Day hiking from our comfortable REI Signature Camps

• Days: 5
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Hiking, Camping
• Minimum Age: 8

New for 2013!

• Hiking the highlights of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks with just a daypack and exploring the remarkable slot canyons of Escalante National Monument, with our family-oriented guides.
• Includes hiking high canyon rim trails with expansive views, exploring narrow canyons with some hiking through water, and fun activities designed with kids in mind.
• Our exclusive, private REI Signature Camps feature spacious tents with elevated cots, lots of comfortable lounge spaces, covered dining, and bathrooms with hot showers and flush toilets and amenities galore, perfect for families new to camping or looking to take their camping experience to the next level of comfort.
• Spring and summer departures with convenient start and end of trip in Las Vegas, NV.

Family Zion Hiking Weekend – REI Signature Camping

Day hiking from our comfortable REI Signature Camps

• Days: 3
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Hiking, Camping

New for 2013!

• Hiking the highlights of Zion Canyon National Park with just a daypack, exploring the park with our family-oriented guides.
• Includes hiking high canyon rim trails with expansive views, exploring narrow canyons with some hiking through water, and fun activities designed with kids in mind.
• Our exclusive, private REI Signature Camp features spacious tents with elevated cots, lots of comfortable lounge spaces, covered dining, and bathrooms with hot showers and flush toilets and amenities galore, perfect for those new to camping or looking to take their camping experience to the next level of comfort.
• Spring and summer departures with convenient start and end of trip in Las Vegas, NV.

Zion & Bryce Canyon Cycling

Road cycling and some short hikes with comfortable lodging at night

• Days: 6
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Cycling

• Cycling on paved roads with a variety of mileage and climb options ranging from moderate to vigorous
• Short day hikes on some of the areas most iconic trails are available options
• Accommodations range from a vibrant Vegas resort to the historic Zion Park Lodge to a small, family-owned inn hidden away near Bryce Canyon
• Departures May through September
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Zion & Bryce Hiking – Lodge-based

Day hiking with a comfortable lodge stay at night

• Days: 7
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Hiking

• Hiking with just a daypack among the natural features of Zion and Bryce Canyon—sandstone peaks, spire-like hoodoos and deep canyons
• Includes some rock scrambling, switchbacked trails, and options to hike exposed ridgelines for panoramic views
• Sleep each night in a comfortable lodge on a private 1000-acre ranch
• Spring and fall departures
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Zion & Bryce Hiking – REI Signature Camping

Day hiking from our comfortable REI Signature Camps

• Days: 5
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Hiking, Camping

New for 2013!

• Hiking the highlights of Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks with just a daypack and exploring the remarkable slot canyons of Escalante National Monument.
• Includes hiking high canyon rim trails with expansive views, exploring narrow canyons with some hiking through water, and scrambling with your hands and feet while exploring slot canyons (no ropes or technical canyoneering involved!).
• Our exclusive, private REI Signature Camps feature spacious tents with elevated cots, lots of comfortable lounge spaces, covered dining, and bathrooms with hot showers and flush toilets and amenities galore, perfect for those new to camping or looking to take their camping experience to the next level of comfort.
• Spring and summer departures with convenient start and end of trip in Las Vegas, NV.

Zion Hiking Weekend – REI Signature Camping

Day hiking from our comfortable REI Signature Camps

• Days: 3
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Hiking, Camping

New for 2013!

• Hiking the highlights of Zion Canyon National Park with just a daypack.
• Includes hiking high canyon rim trails with expansive views and exploring narrow canyons with some hiking through water.
• Our exclusive, private REI Signature Camp features spacious tents with elevated cots, lots of comfortable lounge spaces, covered dining, and bathrooms with hot showers and flush toilets and amenities galore, perfect for those new to camping or looking to take their camping experience to the next level of comfort.
• Spring and summer departures with convenient start and end of trip in Las Vegas, NV.

Zion New Year's Adventure

Day hiking and snowshoeing with a comfortable lodge stay at night

• Days: 6
• Activity Level:
• Activity: Hiking, Snowshoeing

• Hiking and snowshoeing with just a daypack among the natural features of Zion and Bryce Canyon*—sandstone peaks, spire-like hoodoos and deep canyons
• Enjoy this region during the winter season when visitors are few
• Sleep each night in a comfortable lodge on a private 1000-acre ranch
• Holiday departures

*Opportunities in Bryce Canyon depend on snow levels.

O.A.R.S. Rafting

Day-long and multi-day whitewater rafting trips in California, Colorado and Utah

• Days: 2 to 4+
• Activity Level: Varies
• Activity: Rafting

• Rafting options from flat-water to Class IV-V rapids
• For multi-day trips, guides establish a campsite each night at some of the best spots along the river
• Departures March through October
• Trips available for all experience levels