The Dreamland Hiking Bootcamp
Fully Guided Tour
Off the Beaten Path
Physically Demanding
Dreamland’s 3-day Hiking Bootcamp is your ticket to start off the new year on the right foot.
Pun intended. But seriously – what better way to shake off the holiday cobwebs, get away from it all, and see some incredible spots that 99.9% of Utah visitors never get to lay eyes on because they’re destinations that are simply too far off the pavement and can’t be reached any other way than on foot. We will guide you on your very own three-day, 25-mile hiking bootcamp to an amazing selection of locales that are worth some sweat.
Price
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Difficulty (1-10)
Recommended abilities
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What is included on your tours?
Daytours include pickup and dropoff from local hotels, off-road transportation, natural history narration, guided hiking, photo advice, snacks, water, and lunch on tours of 6 hours or more. Our multi-day tours include all of this plus camping equipment, camp management, three excellent meals, stargazing, sunsets and sunrises for the photographer, and lots more time outside.
How soon should we book?
This depends on several factors, but our best advice is to book as soon as you finalize your plans. We do fill up, and if you have a limited window of opportunity, you may miss out. The smaller your availability window and the tighter your schedule, the earlier you need to book in order to ensure availability. The larger your group, especially if it involves more than one of our trucks (>7 passengers), the earlier you need to book.
How do I reserve my date(s)?
You are able to book online or by contacting us. We do require a 50% deposit to reserve your daytour date(s) and a 1/3 deposit to reserve a multi-day tour. The remaining balance is due the day of your tour at departure. Your guide can take any method of payment.
Can I pay via cash, Paypal, credit card, check?
What is your weather policy? What is your cancellation/reschedule policy?
These policies are all found on our Policies Page. PLEASE NOTE: Because of the constantly changing weather, targets moving over the whole region (our trucks), unpredictability of weather forecasts, the complexities of different road surfaces in different areas, the variable nature of storms as far as coverage and volume in this area, and the fact that some of the best photography weather is often on days with a chance of rain, we do not reflexively cancel tours without solid information. However, as your safety is always paramount in situations where incontrovertible evidence leads us to believe that potentially dangerous situations are probable, we will cancel tours if necessary. We will assume tours will run until departure time. We do not cancel tours until departure time as the most relevant information is at hand. Also if we know of a particular area or time that will be a problem we will often consult with all parties on the tour as to how best to go about re-routing, postponement, or cancellation. Trying to manage this on the phone hours before the tour is nearly impossible. If a party decides to cancel prior to departure time for reasons of weather forecasts, the cancellation will be subject to the standard policy. Cancellations made by us at departure will be accompanied by a full refund if no other solution can be reached. Also the information we have at any given time is often incomplete. For example, we do not know if the Wave is covered in snow or if the route is hikeable, whether roads are impassable in a given location etc….as we do not have a webcam at these remote locations. We do try to network to get better information if we can. Sometimes incontrovertible evidence is only found once the tour has begun. Guessing, followed by reflexive cancellations, we have learned, produces more poor results for everyone involved, than the strategy we take. It is very, very complex making these decisions. We are always monitoring the weather and have many years of experience managing the logistics that are affected by weather in this area. Please trust us to act in both our best interests.
What kind of vehicles do we tour in? Do you offer ATV/Jeep Tours?
All of our tours are run in Chevrolet Suburbans or Crew Cab Silverados for comfort and safety. We do not offer ATV or Jeep Tours.
What do I need to bring on a daytour/overnight?
The biggest things you need to remember on a daytour are a small pack to carry your own water (essential especially on tours with more hiking), jacket for warmth and rain (essential), boots or high top sneakers (optional but optimal in sand), any essential medication, and camera. Other items include extra layers when cold, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, chapstick, and other typical daytime sundries. For scheduled overnights bring all the same except an extra layer or two. You do not need a change of clothes. For overnights in April or October bring a warm hat and gloves. For custom multi-day trips just add a change of clothes or two. On all tours we provide water and snacks. On daytours of more than 6 hours and multi-days more than 24 hours we provide lunch. On scheduled overnights of 24 hours we do not provide lunch so please eat before you come.
What is the weather like there at various times of year?
We want to do one of your overnight tours, but aren’t able to make any of your scheduled dates. What are our options?
Depending upon our schedule, we may be able to add or shift dates. Please contact us with which tour you are interested in and which dates you are considering. Custom multi-days can be arranged APR-OCT depending on availability.
Dreamland’s Hiking Bootcamp encompasses three consecutive days of challenging and rewarding backcountry hikes that will take you to some of the best vistas that Southwest Utah has to offer – far, far away from the crowds.
About the Dreamland Hiking Bootcamp
Imagine this: Crisp, fresh air. Wide open spaces. And three consecutive days of challenging and rewarding backcountry hikes that will not just help you shake off those holiday cobwebs, but take you to some of the best vistas that Southwest Utah has to offer – far, far away from the crowds.
That’s what our Dreamland 2021 Hiking Bootcamp in January is all about. Come spend three days with us and knock out some of our biggest backcountry hikes: the Amazing Sandstone Teepees, the Grand Staircase Hiker’s Dream, the Slot Canyon Bonanza, and potentially top-secret hiking destinations accessed via the Guide’s Choice Tour. Over the course of three days, you’ll hike roughly 25 backcountry miles and see a stunning variety of locales that 99.9% of Utah visitors never get to lay eyes on.
3 full days of hiking tours with 5-7hrs of hiking per day.
Lunches are provided. Participants are responsible for their own accommodation and meals in Kanab.
Hiking Difficulty 1-10: 7+ (customizable)
Available only in January.
If you wish to reserve your spot on our Hiking Bootcamp click here to get started with online booking or give us a call at 435-644-5506.
Fully Guided Tour
Photography Paradise!
Interesting Geology!