Gear Provided
Camping Pillow
Small inflatable lightweight pillow
Food
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks for duration of excursion.
*Let us know of any personal dietary preferences in the booking form when you sign up for your hike
Hiking Backpack
60-70 liter backpacks depending on the duration of your excursion
Hiking Poles
Poles aid in climbing and descending from the Canyon
Sleeping Bag
0 degree sleeping bag for winter months, refreshing bag during the warmer months
Sleeping Pad
Thin, light inflatable pads that add comfort to sleeping on the ground
Spikes for shoes*
Metal cleats for you to pull over your boots will be provided in the winter months when ice is present on the trail.
Tent
1-4 person tent depending on your individual party
Water purification system*
For trails where we need to source our own water, we will provide 2-step purification systems for us to refill our own bladders
What u bring
1 / Hiking Boots
Broken in hiking shoes
2 / Hiking Pants
Look for moisture wicking fabrics as an alternate to cotton
3 / Hiking Shirt
Look for moisture wicking fabrics as an alternate to cotton
4 / Undergarments
Extra pair of underwear, bra and socks
5 / Bladder / Water Transportation
At least 3+ liter capacity
6 / Sun Hat
Wide brimmed sun hat
7 / Contact Lenses/Glasses*
Daytime and Nighttime capacity lenses
8 / Prescription Medications*
Inform your guides of any special accomodations
9 / Toiletries
Deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush, wet wipes for bathroom, trash bag (Leave no trace policy), Floss
10 / Headlamp
Preferably with red lens capabilities
11 / Lip Balm
Preferably with SPF protection
12 / Sunglasses*
If you like em
13 / Sunscreen
What's comfortable for you
14 / Cold Weather Gear*
During the winter months, bring warming layers such as a jacket & gloves
15 / Rain Gear*
We will give you a heads up on whether or not to have rain gear on the ready. Feel free to track the Grand Canyon Village weather leading up to your excursion.
Optional gear to consider
1 / Support Braces
Knee, Ankle or KT Tape
2 / Stuff Sacks
Can make packing your backpack easier
3 / Charging Banks/ Spare Batteries
To re-charge phone, headlamp or other batteries
4 / Vitamins & Supplements
Multi-vitams or protein
5 / Money to spend/ Tips
There are souvenir shops at Phantom Ranch and throughout the South Rim, tipping your guides is appreciated.
6 / Camp shoes
Lightweight sandals or crocs
Grand Canyon Training & Conditioning
Trip Insurance & Transportation
Life is anything but predictable.
For this reason alone - we strongly encourage you and anyone taking an excursion to look into trip insurance. Injury, illness, family emergencies, natural events, travel delays or your favorite team making it to the finals could all contribute to your trip not happening.
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Travel SE protection products can aid you in: trip cancellation, trip interruption, medical and emergency evacuation. Common claims include: injury prior to trip, travel delay, hospitalization or death of family member.
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Travel LX includes all of the above benefits with the added perk of canceling for any reason if you purchase your policy within 20 days of initial trip payment. If you have a history of not being able to get away from work or if your favorite team makes it to the finals - not available in New York.
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If your trip does not include transportation, it also won't cover the park entrance fee ($35). You are able to drive your personal vehicle into the park and meet at the starting point, Maswik Lodge in most cases, your guides will confirm the starting location based on where the excursion will take place.
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Below we provide choices for insurance and transportation needs.
References
Trip Protection Insurance
Transportation options to and from the Grand Canyon
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Personal vehicle - keep in mind park entrance fees