Packing Checklists & Essentials

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Use the links below to find clothing and gear lists for your trip. You can also find this information in the comprehensive trip packet you receive upon booking. The particulars will vary depending on your specific trip type, trip length, and time of year. Don’t hesitate to give us a call if you would like to discuss any of the items in detail.

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Exceptional Guides

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Our guiding staff consists primarily of seasoned veterans who have been guiding professionally, full-time, for a decade or more. In addition to their extensive experience, our guides are fun, accommodating, approachable, entertaining, polite and just plain good people.

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We’re at work, you’re on vacation! We take care of all the logistics associated with a backcountry adventure and handling all the dirty work. Gear, food, permits, transportation…we have you covered and it’s all included.

Local Experts

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The Southwestern U.S. is our home and our passion. We’ve been exploring this region for decades and know it intimately. This is our niche and nobody does it better.

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