They Respect Nature And Have Knowledge To Spare

Not only did our guide identify important sites along the way, he talked a lot about survival. My boys were captivated! He taught us the proper way to cross a wash or riverbed. He identified the plant you can use to brush your teeth, another you can pull the bark from to stuff in your clothing to keep warm if you get lost and unexpectedly have to spend the night. He explained how to signal a helicopter and the importance of having a plan before you hike and sharing that plan with the proper folks.

Each guide has a unique area of expertise from geology and archeology to botany, ornithology, and more, so no two guided hikes will ever be the same.

They Bring Great Snacks And Plenty Of Water

With the 6 a.m. pick-up in mind, Jason was actually up at 4 a.m., or earlier, cutting fruit and cheese, and packing other snacks for our day. They’ll ask what you prefer, pack it, carry it, then find the perfect spot to enjoy it. I was already sure I didn’t want to hike without a guide ever again before this part of the experience, but this put it over the top. While finding the perfect place to enjoy, he made sure we left no trace and kept everything as we found it.