An Off-the-Beaten-Path Backpacking Trip Near Zion National Park
We made Outside Magazine’s Top Trips in or Near a National Park: May 2011.
Is hiking the Zion Narrows on your bucket list? We call “Roaring Water Canyon” the Narrows ‘little brother.’ Beat the crowds on this non-technical canyoneering adventure into the backcountry. Book a single overnight trip or a 5 night / 4 day backpacking trek into this remote Wilderness Study Area outside of Zion National Park. Hike the same meandering river corridor as early American explorer John Wesley Powell as it carves its way through steep canyon walls up to 2,500 feet deep.
Sol is the only multi-day trip operator with a permit from the U.S. government to guide in this primitive area on the outskirts of Zion National Park. Talk about an exclusive Utah vacation! It’s Sol’s little secret. Call us at (805) 722.4599 to learn more!
ARE YOU READY?
Thinking about exploring Utah backcountry? Backpacking in a desert climate is strenuous and hikers need to arrive in good physical condition. Please take our “Are you Ready?” Quiz below to assess if your current fitness level meets the physical demands of our Zion National Park slot canyon trip. Answer ‘yes’ or ‘no’:
- Does your bucket list include a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to one of America’s National Parks?
- Does the idea of sleeping under the Milky Way Galaxy, encountering primitive American history, and meeting other adventure travelers excite you?
- Do you want to learn backpacking skills and Leave No Trace principles?
- Do you enjoy outdoor exercise for up to 6 hours a day?
- Can you lift and carry up to 30 pounds in a backpack for hours on end?
- Would your friends and colleagues describe you as a team player?
- Are you willing and able to venture into the wild, confront fears and overcome mental and physical challenges?
- Do you have a fear of heights? (No problem! Let’s do a custom trip for you.)
- Can you go to the bathroom outdoors alone? (Without freaking out, we might add)
- Can you refrain from drinking alcohol for up to 3 days without feeling miserable (maybe we should ask your friends!)
- Has your doctor cleared you for physical activity?
- Will you commit to a training program to meet the physical demands of this Zion canyoneering trip?
If you answered ‘yes’ to most of the questions above, you qualify for Sol’s Redrock Backpacker expedition! If most of your answers were ‘no,’ and you still want to see this amazing canyon, please contact us at 805.722.4599 or email info@soladventure.com. We can customize day visits and overnight trips from June through September. We look forward to hearing from you!
2013 Trip Dates
Private trips run June through October, depending on weather conditions. Based on availability. Call 805.722.4599 to book your trip.
Price
Two to four guests: from $535.00 / person / day
Five to ten guests: from $500.00 / person / day
Sol Fitness Adventures leads a Zion Backpacking Trip
WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING
Melanie’s first exploration of this secret Utah slot canyon was in 2000 as a wildlife biologist. She began scouting routes in 2004 and guided the first commercial trip in 2006. We invite you to enjoy our photo album from past Zion backpacking trips, and join us soon on your own Zion backpacking trip!
“We had clear skies tonight, the stars were celestial. Words cannot describe the spectacle we saw, again– truly amazing.”
– Aaron Ogden, Salt Lake City, Utah
“It was an incredible experience. The guides, Aaron and Melanie, were great leaders and motivators. Though it was physically challenging and we pushed our limits, I always felt safe. The food was excellent as well as the service. There was so much beauty to take in. The scenery and the camaraderie were great.I would highly recommend this trip to anyone.”
- Mark Smith, Salt Lake City, Utah
“It was a transcendent experience that I will never forget and made me realize why Melanie is so passionate about these trips into the Utah river canyons. There really are no words to describe the majesty of this spectacle. We lay awake for several hours simply staring up into the vast canvas of the universe. And all the time that we watched the stars, we could hear the sound of the river running between the rock cliffs. Perfect harmony. It made us feel that we were in harmony with all of creation. So, thank you Melanie for taking us out there and sharing this with us.”
- Fritz Gibbon, Washington, D.C.
Zion National Park Guides
Your safety and comfort are closely managed under trip leader Melanie Webb and an expert team of backcountry hiking guides. A former Utah wildlife biologist, Melanie is an expert in Virgin River natural history and has been traveling with groups for over 10 years. Guides assist as you set up camp, cook delicious meals, and safely experience the backcountry solitude of this pristine slot canyon.
Book your 2013 trip now! Call 805.722.4599 or email info@soladventure.com
