Utah’s Slickrock Canyon Country is like no other landscape on Earth, an unbelievably colorful region of deep red-walled canyons with clear streams flanked by a lush growth of willow and cottonwood. There are slot canyons and ancient Indian ruins, too. It is spectacular! Above the canyons are high, wide-open mesas of sprawling “slickrock” sandstone, plus sandstone domes, sand dunes. arches and many other spectacular geologic features. Open woodlands of juniper and pinyon provide additional greenery, and from these mesas you can see forever! Backpacking in Utah with Big Wild is a truly unique experience.
Big Wild Adventures has been organizing and leading Utah backpacking treks into the canyon country wilderness for over 3 decades. Join us in the big wilds of Canyonlands National Park, the Escalante Canyons and the little-known Grand Staircase backcountry of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. This is one of the most exciting and primeval landscapes on Earth!
Please note that sometimes our Utah hiking trips fill up quickly, and we take reservations on a first-come, first-served basis. So don’t miss out! Also, we will soon have information posted for our upcoming Grand Staircase trek, which will be offered next spring, 2012. To reserve your space, call 406-848-7000. We can’t wait to explore the wilds with you!
KALEIDOSCOPE ROCKS OF CANYONLANDS NATIONAL PARK
Utah $1,800 (inclusive*) • April 15-20, 2012
REDROCK CANYONS OF THE WILD ESCALANTE
Utah $1,800 (inclusive*) • April 22-27, 2012
GRAND STAIRCASE BACKCOUNTRY, CANYON AND MESA MAGIC
Utah $1,800 (inclusive*) • April 29-May 4, 2012
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*All trip prices include equipment (backpack, day-pack, tent, sleeping bag and pad, eating utensils), food and cooking (3 meals/day plus snacks), cooking gear, trip planning, comprehensive safety instruction, all user/permit fees, transportation from town to and from the trailheads, and our professional guide/naturalist staff. There is a $200 discount if you bring your own equipment.
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