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Your Guides

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The best people to immerse you in a destination are the ones who live there, which is why we feature local Adventure Guides on our trips. Here are a few that you might meet on this adventure.

Greg B.

Based in the mountains of Lake Tahoe, a setting where outdoor adventure comes with the territory, Javier loves nothing more than sharing the thrill and beauty of nature with others. He is a certified Wilderness First Responder and enjoys leading backcountry snowboarding guiding clinics and spending his free time splitboarding in winters. Summers mean managing a camp retreat, exploring other corners of the world, and guiding guests to new experiences.

Matt K.

Matt is an adventure enthusiast who enjoys engaging in nature and the great unknown as an experienced rock climber, mountain guide, and professional outdoor photographer. Based in Las Vegas, he enjoys having Red Rock Canyon in his backyard, where you can also find him cycling, trail running, and bird watching. Matt is a certified Wilderness First Responder.

Asli K.

A well-rounded guide and certified Wilderness First Responder, Asli (“Oz”) spends her free time hiking, biking, running, and skiing the mountains of the west with her 3 beloved dogs (Max, Woody and Chia). When not on an adventure, you can find her managing Down to Earth, a residential composting company based in Reno, Nevada. Her love of animals, the outdoors, and sustainability are all passions she brings to the trail.

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\nImportant Day 3 Note: Our goal today is a viewpoint overlooking Angels Landing. Accessing the viewpoint is dependent on snow, ice, trail conditions, park discretion, and other factors beyond our control. Your guides will provide specific details on this hike prior to setting out for the day.
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Accommodations

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Modern and relaxed three-star properties in five-star settings.

Zion Park Lodge-Zion National Park, Utah

Comfortable Hotel

The only lodge inside the national park, this coveted stay sits at the base of soaring sandstone rock towers in a tree lined valley fed by the Virgin River. Phenomenal scenery is right outside your door and the hiking you came for is in easy reach. Spacious air-conditioned rooms boast private balconies to enjoy the view, but in the interest of getting away from it all, no WiFi or TVs.

Ruby’s Inn

Comfortable Hotel

Ruby's Inn, located just outside the entrance to Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, is the perfect base for exploring the stunning red rock formations and hoodoos of this iconic destination. Offering a range of accommodations from comfortable hotel rooms to cozy cabins, Ruby's Inn features convenient amenities including restaurants, a general store, and an indoor pool.