Canyon Intro Day
The EoE Canyon Intro Day is for guests seeking unsurpassed Escalante beauty, exciting new challenges and empowerment through education. This adventure focuses on teaching the fundamentals of canyoneering, including the introduction to rappelling and the simple techniques used to negotiate sandstone slot canyons.
All of this takes place in a centralized location, meaning, we have options... In one location, the super enthusiastic guests can rappel many times and learn technical skills, perhaps graduating to the more “spicy” stuff as confidence grows. While at the same time, guests who would rather skip "all that rope stuff", can safely relax in comfort with a nice view of all the “action". We are not committed to an objective or destination, our goal is to have a safe, confidence building experience together as a group.
For context, the Canyon Intro Day reaches a moment very early on, where we are “committed” to the canyon and mileage. This means the way forward will be down and through the obstacles within the canyon, as a group. Reversing the obstacles or just “waiting here” will not be a safe or reasonable option. The Canyon Intro Day is an option for groups with small children or group members who may not be up for the committed mileage combined of scrambling, hiking and rappelling on the Canyoneering Adventures.
* We want you to have an excellent day and finish strong, so please consider the most appropriate level of adventure for your trip with us. We can always add “spice" to the tour, but once it's in the soup, there is no getting it out. Be smart, have fun and choose wisely. 🙂
Explore. Grow. Be Amazed.
Tour Prices & Details
Canyon Intro Day Information
- RATES:
$225 Per Person Groups of 4+
$775 Per Day Minimum Groups of 3
$575 Per Day Minimum Grops of 2
(Minimum Day Rates apply when not joining an already scheduled group) - Rate Includes: Necessary gear, coffee/tea or juice in the morning and ice cream upon return.
- No prior rope or hiking experience necessary.
- HEARTY and ADVENTUROUS 5+ yr olds are welcome.
- We provide all necessary gear (including backpacks and water bottles), coffee/tea or juice in the morning and ice cream in the afternoon.
- Tours begin at our shop (125 E. Main Street, Escalante) 7:00 AM (May-August) and 7:30 AM (April & September-October).
- Tours return between 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM depending on group size and canyon location.
- Distance covered is up to 4 miles, and can be adjusted.
- The canyons we guide are within a 20-40 minute drive from our main street shop.
- We specialize in guiding off the beaten path locations. We do not guide Spooky, Peekaboo, Tunnel, Zebra, Bighorn etc.
WHAT TO WEAR & BRING
What to Wear & Bring:
Wear your “Play” Clothes: You should wear clothes that will not rip or tear easily, allow flexibility and make sure you’re not too “attached” to them (they will get dirty). In early Spring and Fall, light fleece, light hiking pants, maybe shorts. NO stretchy type leggings or tights. They tear too easily. Please see our "What to Wear" page for very Important full details.
What to Wear & Bring
Weather
Prerequisites
• Guests must be comfortable hiking between 2-4 miles on uneven terrain/no trails with an elevation gain/loss of up to 500ft
• Each guest must be able to carry a small backpack (approx 10lbs) containing 2-3 liters of water, lunch, harness, helmet and personal items. Adjustments are made for small children (parents must be able to carry the extra weight)
• Guests must wear proper clothing and footwear (safety purposes).
Excursions of Escalante
125 East Main Street
Escalante, UT | 84726
info@excursionsofescalante.com