Guest Testimonials
“My friends and I have booked an annual camping/backpacking trip with four season guides for the last three years. I cannot say enough about how amazing every trip is.This year my best friend wanted to celebrate her 35th birthday by backpacking the Grand Canyon with a core crew of friends. There wasn’t a question about who we would book the trip with.
We spent 5 days and 4 nights backpacking the Deer Creek Thunder River loop. Not an easy hike by any means, but worth every moment. If you’re looking for breathtaking views, water features, a great workout and total seclusion—this is the hike for you! We crossed paths with a handful of people on the trails.
The guides and owner Dave are really just the best people—knowledgeable, funny and fun. Although we carried all of our food for 5 days the food was delicious and plentiful. The hike itself was incredible—water features, amazing views, great camping spots. I travel quite a bit and this really is my favorite annual trip. Thanks Matt and Quin for leading the way, being great company and feeding us well! Until next time.” – Andrea P.
“We just returned from an epic 5 day/4 night trip trip to Deer Creek/Thunder River in the Grand Canyon. This was our 5th trip using FSG and the reason we keep coming back is their high level of customer service and friendliness. We had the pleasure of Jeremy and Lily leading our brigade. They are genuinely nice people who are really good at what they do. They had planned out every little detail whether it be visiting an architectural area and regaling us with the history of the era to french pressing our coffee in the morning. If you want a first class experience to some of nature’s greatest wonders, FSG will ensure every detail is perfect.” – Tony H.
“Just returned from my 5th group Grand Canyon hike with Four Seasons. We have become annual FS hikers, asking Dave to increase the level of difficulty each year. Deer Creek/Thunder River did not disappoint. Challenging terrain but we were amply rewarded with beatiful waterfalls, gorgeous views, and a chance encounter with a bighorn sheep cooling in the midday shade. Our guides were first rate, preparing great meals, sharing history of Grand Canyon pioneers, aiding blistered feet, and going the extra mile to ensure our comfort and safety. Do yourself a favor, train hard before you take on this trip. You will want to brag about it.” – George H.
“3rd trip with FSG! This time to the Grand Canyon. Wow! What another phenomenal hike. The surrounds, of course, defy description–descending through the layers of the Grand Canyon, only able to approach the side canyons through the ancient landslide that is Surprise Valley. Serpentine slots, desert oases, archeology and history, waterfalls bursting through the red limestone! It was a privilege to hike with Bob and Karne again. They are expert, fun guides and bottomless wells of knowledge about all things Grand Canyon. They managed all of the crucial details, allowing me to immerse myself in a Grand Canyon backpacking trip. I have never seen the canyon from on-foot before and the slower pace of walking (vs rafting or driving along the rim) is perfect to revel in the intriguing details and sweeping vistas of the Grand Canyon. Bob and Karne are very professional, guiding our team safely and comfortably through this desert hike. I deeply trust FSG’s guides in the backcountry. As always, preparing for such a trip was a cinch with FSG. Dave coordinated all of the details such that I was adequately prepared for this strenuous adventure. I highly recommend exploring with FSG.” – Diane W.
