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The open application period for 2025 trips ends this Sunday, December 22. Apply this weekend to: Starting Monday, December 23, we will still accept applications. However: As a practical matter, it will take us the entire week of December 23 to finish reviewing all applications, especially with the holiday and holiday travel. Until we form…
Next season will my fifteenth year in operation. Join us live on Thursday, December 19 at 6pm MT for a history of the program — my motivations, learnings, evolutions, challenges, and favorite memories and people. Katie and I will be hosting the event, and we’ll have three special guests — Alan Dixon, Mary Cochenour, and…
Last night Katie and I hosted an an alumni panel with Conor, Eric, Kaylor, and Lisa to discuss their experiences on our trips. Conor and Kaylor were first-time clients in 2024; Conor had hiked the Pacific Crest Trail previously, while Kaylor was a never-ever backpacker. Eric and Lisa are multi-time clients (five trips for Eric,…
If you’re planning to join us on a guided trip in 2025, please apply during our open application period, Monday, December 9 through Sunday, December 22. All applications received during this window will be considered equally. Apply during this time to lock in our 2024 prices (before they’re increased for 2025) and to get on…
Update (Dec 9, 9:30 AM): Congratulations to Robert S, who has won this giveaway. We look forward to having you on a trip in 2025! We have partnered with Hyperlite Mountain Gear on the outdoor giveaway of the season (and maybe the decade)! The winner will receive: 1. A 5-day guided trip with us In…
Before you can plan a trip, you have to choose it. To help you choose the best trip for you and increase your likelihood of successfully completing your objective, it’s helpful to have a strategic approach to trip planning. On December 3, Andrew and I hosted a livestream where we shared a framework and tools…
Do you have questions about our 2025 guided trips? If so, consider: We’ll cover topics such as: Want to submit a question? Fill out this form. We’ll do our best to cover as many as possible during the livestream. If you’re unable to make it live, a recording will be provided. Watch the replay:
Do you have questions about our 2025 guided trips, such as: If so, Katie and I invite you to chat with us one-on-one. Details: Please schedule an appointment only if you are serious about a 2025 trip. And, beforehand, please refer to the website to answer basic questions. We’ll see you next week!
With most of our 2025 trips, we assemble a route that is appropriate for the group. With our Signature Series trips, we reverse this: we assemble a group that is appropriate for the route. These itineraries, which are not offered each year, include thru-hiking the Overland Route or Kings Canyon High Basin Route, bagging Class 3-4 peaks in the…
The first iteration of our 2025 guided trip schedule is now live, featuring locations, dates, and trip types. This version sets us up for the open application period, December 9-22. With the applications we receive in that time, we will finalize the schedule with fitness levels, guide teams, and other details.