Weekend Trips

This trip is rated Moderate Plus (3-4). Participants will carry their own backpacks weighing 35 to 40 pounds distances of 4.6 to 8 miles daily over varied terrain. Please make sure your backpack is fitted to your body before the trip. Day 3 will include a dayhike incorporating an optional 1.5 mile, Class 4 rock scramble.

This trip is rated Moderate [3]. Trip members should be capable of ocean kayaking for up to 6 hours per day, in calm to moderately rough seas and weather conditions. Basic swimming skills, while not required, are recommended to provide a level of comfort when kayaking on open waters. We always wear PFDs when kayaking.

This trip is rated Moderate [3]. Participants will be carrying their own backpacks weighing 35 to 40 pounds, distances of 4 to 7 miles daily over varied terrain. To maximize your enjoyment of the trip, we strongly encourage participants to be involved in a training regimen before the trip. Most important to your enjoyment of the trip is your overall fitness level.

This trip is rated Moderate (3) as we plan to kayak 4-6 hours per day in calm to moderately rough conditions.

To maximize your enjoyment of the trip and to avoid sore muscles, we suggest that you engage in a regular exercise regimen beginning at least three months prior to your departure. Most important to your enjoyment of the trip is your overall fitness level.

This trip is rated Moderate [3]. Trip members should be capable of hiking 5-8 hours each day (up to 11 miles) with as much as 3,000' elevation gain and loss. Zip-lining is suitable for beginners. Weight ranges for zip-lining are 60 pounds minimum and 250 pounds maximum. Rafting is suitable for beginners although comfort in/around water is recommended. Rafting is on rapids classified II-IV whitewater. All rafting gear, including wetsuits, is provided.

This trip is rated Moderate [3]. Trip members should be capable of ocean kayaking for up to 6 hours per day in calm to moderately rough sea and weather conditions.

This trip is rated Vigorous (4). The hiking portions of the trip involve carrying a 15 to 25 lb. backpack over steep, rocky, sometimes exposed terrain with elevation gain and loss of 3,000', and up to 8 miles daily.

To maximize your enjoyment of the trip and to avoid sore muscles, we suggest that you engage in a regular exercise regimen beginning at least three months prior to your departure. Most important to your overall enjoyment is your overall fitness level.

This trip is rated Moderate [3]. Trip members should have some previous hiking experience and be in good physical condition. We recommend a conditioning regimen beginning at least 2-3 months prior to departure that includes hiking (preferably), walking or some other form of cardiovascular exercise (swimming, cycling) in order to prepare for the activity in this adventure. There are some steep sections and exposed overlooks on the various trails we hike. All hikes are optional and our guides will be sure to brief trip members on the vigorousness and exposure of each hike prior to setting out. Our comfortable Base Camp and knowledgeable guides make this a perfect adventure for novices and experienced campers alike.

This trip is rated Vigorous [4]. Participants will be carrying their own backpacks with weights of 35 to 40 lbs over steep and rocky terrain with constant and dramatic elevation gain and/or loss exceeding 2,000' or more per day on most days of this trip. Day hiking with 35 to 40 lbs in the pack you intend to hike with on the trip and making sure your hiking boots are broken in before your trip is key. This is not a beginning backpacking trip. Previous experience is highly recommended.

This trip is rated Moderate Plus [3-4]. We plan to hike for 6-10 hours per day most days on steep, rocky, sometimes exposed terrain, gaining and/or losing up to just over 3,000 feet in elevation some days. We will carry packs weighing 30-35 lbs while we hike as well.

To maximize your enjoyment of the trip we suggest that you engage in a regular exercise regimen beginning at least three months prior to your departure. Most important to your enjoyment of the trip is your overall fitness level.

This trip is rated Vigorous (4). The hiking portions of the trip involve carrying a 15 to 25 lb. backpack over steep, rocky, sometimes exposed terrain with elevation gain and loss of 3,000', and up to 8 miles daily.

To maximize your enjoyment of the trip and to avoid sore muscles, we suggest that you engage in a regular exercise regimen beginning at least three months prior to your departure. Most important to your overall enjoyment is your overall fitness level.

This trip is rated Easy Active [2]. Participants should enjoy hiking and feel comfortable hiking 3-6 miles with elevation gains/losses of up to 1,000' for multiple days in succession. To maximize your enjoyment of the trip and to avoid sore muscles, we suggest beginning a regular exercise regimen at least 2-3 months prior to departure. Recommended exercises include hiking, jogging, cycling and/or swimming.

This trip is rated Strenuous [5]. Participants will be carrying backpacks with weights of 30-45 lbs over steep and rocky terrain for up to 11 miles per day. Participants should be prepared to hike over steep, rocky and sometimes exposed terrain, with constant and dramatic elevation gains and/or losses of up to 3,700 – 5,000 feet per day on most days. We strongly recommend practicing with 30-45 lbs in the pack you intend to use for the trip and making sure your hiking boots are broken in before departure. This is not a beginning backpacking trip. Previous experience is highly recommended and a physician’s release is required prior to participating in this trip.

This trip is rated Moderate Plus [3-4]. Participants will be carrying their own backpacks weighing 35-45 pounds for four consecutive days. Daily backpacking mileage will vary between 5-10 miles with daily elevation gains/losses of up to 1,000'.

This trip is rated Moderate Plus [3-4]. We plan to hike for 6-10 hours per day most days on steep, rocky, sometimes exposed terrain, gaining and/or losing up to just over 3,000 feet in elevation some days. We will carry packs weighing 30-35 lbs while we hike as well.

To maximize your enjoyment of the trip we suggest that you engage in a regular exercise regimen beginning at least three months prior to your departure. Most important to your enjoyment of the trip is your overall fitness level.

This trip is rated Easy Active [2]. Participants should enjoy hiking and feel comfortable hiking 3-6 miles with elevation gains/losses of up to 1,000' for multiple days in succession. To maximize your enjoyment of the trip and to avoid sore muscles, we suggest beginning a regular exercise regimen at least 2-3 months prior to departure. Recommended exercises include hiking, jogging, cycling and/or swimming.

This trip is rated Moderate [3]. Participants will be carrying their own backpacks weighing 35-40 pounds for up to 3 miles on the first and last day of this trip, over varied terrain and hiking up to 7 miles on all days of this trip. To maximize your enjoyment of the trip, we strongly encourage you to be involved in a training regimen before the trip. Most important to your enjoyment of the trip is your overall fitness level.

This trip is rated Moderate Plus [3-4]. Participants will be carrying their own backpacks weighing 30-35 pounds for distances of between 3.5-8 miles with approximately 2,000' of elevation gain/loss multiple days in a row.

This trip is rated Strenuous (5). We climb for 4 hours or more on most days at altitudes between 6,500’ – 14,000’ while carrying heavy packs on sometimes steep snow and ice. We gain over 2,000’ in elevation most days. On our summit day we may hike as much as 12-14 hours as we ascend about 5,000’ then immediately hike 7,500’ back down.

The terrain and conditions will require the use of specialized equipment for climbing ice or snow, including ropes, harnesses, helmets, crampons, ice axes and more. Previous experience is highly recommended and a physician’s release is required.

This trip is rated Moderate Plus (3-4). Participants will carry daypacks weighing 15-25 pounds for 7 miles (4,780’ elevation loss) down to Phantom Ranch and 10 miles (4,300’ elevation gain) back up to the rim of the canyon. There are some steep sections and exposed overlooks on the various trails we hike. The most difficult hikes are mandatory to complete the itinerary.

Both the descent and ascent to/from Phantom Ranch is challenging to even very fit hikers. We recommend a conditioning regimen beginning at least 2–3 months prior to departure which includes hiking with a daypack, walking or some other form of cardiovascular exercise.

This trip is rated Moderate Plus [3-4] as we plan to hike for 6-10 hours per day most days on steep, rocky, sometimes exposed terrain, gaining and/or losing up to just over 3,000 feet in elevation some days. We will carry packs weighing 30-35 lbs while we hike as well.

To maximize your enjoyment of the trip we suggest that you engage in a regular exercise regimen beginning at least three months prior to your departure. Most important to your enjoyment of the trip is your overall fitness level.

This trip is rated Moderate (3) as climbing is a full body workout and physically very demanding, however, any time you are very tired or simply want to rest you can opt instead to assist other climbers or to sit and relax for a period.  You will never be forced to climb anything you don’t want to climb.  While we are at the climbing areas that we’ll use on this course, you’ll have the opportunity to try numerous routes of varying difficulty. 

To maximize your enjoyment of the trip and to avoid sore muscles, we suggest that you engage in a regular exercise regimen beginning at least three months prior to your departure. Most important to your enjoyment of the trip is your overall fitness level.

This trip is rated Moderate Plus [3-4]. Participants will be carrying their own backpacks weighing 35-40 pounds distances of 5-7 miles daily over varied terrain. On Alta Peak summit day participants will only carry a day pack weighing 10-15 pounds for 9 miles.

To maximize your enjoyment of the trip, we strongly encourage participants to be involved in a training regimen before the trip. Most important to your enjoyment of the trip is your overall fitness level.

This trip is rated Moderate [3]. Trip members should have some previous hiking experience and be in good physical condition.

We recommend a conditioning regimen beginning at least 2-3 months prior to departure that includes hiking (preferably), walking or some other form of cardiovascular exercise (swimming, cycling) in order to prepare for the activity in this adventure. There are some steep sections and exposed overlooks on the various trails we hike. All hikes are optional and our guides will be sure to brief trip members on the vigorousness and exposure of each hike prior to setting out. Our comfortable Base Camp and knowledgeable guides make this a perfect adventure for novices and experienced campers alike.

This trip is rated Moderate Plus [3-4]. Participants will be carrying their own backpacks weighing 35-40 pounds, distances of 4-8 miles daily over varied terrain.

To maximize your enjoyment of the trip, we strongly encourage participants to be involved in a training regimen before the trip.

This trip is rated Moderate [3]. Trip members should be capable of hiking 5-8 hours each day (between 4-8 miles) with as much as 1,500' elevation gain and loss. Zip-lining is suitable for beginners. Weight ranges for zip-lining are 60 pounds minimum and 250 pounds maximum. Rafting is suitable for beginners although comfort in/around water is recommended. Rafting is on rapids classified II-IV whitewater. All rafting gear, including wetsuits, is provided.

This trip is rated Strenuous (5). We climb for 5 hours or more on most days at altitudes between 7,000’ – 14,000’ while carrying heavy packs on sometimes steep snow and ice. We gain over 3,000’ in elevation our first day and drop the same on the final day. On our summit day we may hike as much as 12 hours as we ascend about 5,000’ then immediately descend the same route back to high camp.

The terrain and conditions will require the use of specialized equipment for climbing ice or snow, including ropes, harnesses, helmets, crampons, ice axes and more. Previous experience is highly recommended and a physician’s release is required.

This trip is rated Strenuous [5]. Participants will be carrying backpacks with weights of 30-45 lbs for up to 11 miles per day. Participants should be prepared to hike over steep, rocky and sometimes exposed terrain, with constant and dramatic elevation gains and/or losses of up to 5,000 feet per day on most days. Previous backpacking experience or extensive hiking experience is a prerequisite for participation and a physician's release is required.

This trip is rated Moderate Plus [3–4]. Participants will be carrying their own backpacks weighing 35 to 40 pounds distances of up to 9 miles daily over varied terrain.

To maximize your enjoyment of the trip, we strongly encourage participants to be involved in a training regimen before the trip. We also recommend that you stay well hydrated prior to departure to assist in mitigating altitude sickness. Most important to your enjoyment of the trip is your overall fitness level.

This trip is rated Moderate [3]. Participants should be comfortable with daily hikes between 2–9 miles with elevation gains/losses of up to 1,500'.

Hiking trails are composed of dirt, sand, and slickrock with some steep sections and exposed overlooks.