Experienced Canyonlands Trek: A 3-Day Backpacking Odyssey ~ $499

About This Event

Have you ever wanted to go on an exciting adventure but felt stuck because you couldn’t find people who like the same things as you? If your friends don’t enjoy backpacking, and your partner isn’t interested, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered!

Join Wine Hiking Society co-founders Angelique and Cindy on a backpack filled with fun, adventure, and bucket-list-worthy views.

Imagine a world where all the planning is done for you, and all you need to do is show up with your backpack and a sense of adventure. If you’re an experienced backpacker and want to make new friends while exploring beautiful places, then you’ll want to join us on this women-only backpacking trip in the awe-inspiring Needles District of Canyonlands National Park.

Don’t miss the chance to explore the backcountry with kindred spirits – where every step is a celebration of empowerment and discovery!

 

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TRAIL RATING: Moderate (~600 ft. of elevation gain)

LENGTH: 14 to 17+ miles RT depending on the adventure you choose

CARPOOLING: Will be coordinated via a private WhatsApp Chat

TENT SHARING: Because tent spots are limited in backcountry sites, tent sharing will be required unless we end up with an odd number of participants.

Email admin@winehikingsociety.com if you wish to be considered for a solo tent option (if available) and let us know why you would like this accommodation.

Backpackers UNITE!

What the $499 Cost Includes:

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• One night at a condo in Moab where we’ll get to know each other and review topics like “Leave No Trace” and “Don’t Bust the Crust”
• All meals at the condo: dinner Thursday night, continental breakfast Friday morning
• All permits required by the National Park Service
• 3 days, 2 nights at beautiful backcountry campsites hidden among Utah juniper trees and red sandstone pinnacles with expansive views of spectacular sunsets and star-lit skies
• WHS Backpacking Checklist so you know what gear you’ll need specifically for backpacking in Canyonlands
• Food menu ideas tailored to backpacking in the desert
• Use of 4-liter water reservoir for the weekend (we will be carrying all the water we need for the weekend)
• Emergency gear including two group first aid kits, GPS locator / SOS device
• Two experience backpacking guides certified in both wilderness first-aid and CPR
• Max ratio of 1 backpacking guide to every 5 women

 

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What the Cost Does NOT Include:

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• Transportation to / from Moab and Canyonlands National Park
• National Park entrance fee
• Alcohol, food while backpacking, clothing, backpacking gear

 

Why We Don’t Include Meals and Gear:

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• Keeps our costs down which, in turn, keeps your cost down. Similar guided tours that include “some” gear and meals while on trail will cost you upwards of $1,600
• This trip is catered towards experienced backpackers who likely have most of their own gear

 

If there is some gear you do not have, the following items are available for rent in our shop:

• Backpack
• Tent
• Sleeping Bag
• Sleeping Pad
• Backpacking Stove (JetBoil Stash)
• Backpacking Chair

 

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ

Backpacking experience is required.

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Pricing is based on each attendee’s ability to be self-sufficient while backpacking. Below are requirements to attend this backpacking trip.

 

Basic Requirements to Attend: 

• Need little to no direction on the following:
  • How to pack your backpack
  • What gear is required
  • Clothing and footwear needed
  • Basic trail finding
  • Food / menu planning
  • Leave No Trace Principles

 

WHS backpacking trips rated as MODERATE also have the following requirements:

• Ability to hike 5-10 miles per day with a 45-pound backpack
• Average backpacking pace: 40-minute miles
• Been backpacking two (2) or more times and did not rely on someone else for direction on the “Basic” requirements listed above

Email admin@winehikingsociety.com if you have questions about these requirements.

 

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ITINERARY

Day 1: Leave SLC area around noon and drive to condo in Moab (please plan to arrive at 5 PM; we will have dinner waiting for you)

Day 2: Drive to trailhead and hike approximately 4.5 miles and set up base camp

Day 3: Leave base camp and day hike 6 or 8 miles, depending on the adventure option you choose (no moving camp!)

Day 4: Pack up and head back to the trailhead, head home

 

DAY HIKE OPTIONS

We have two day hike options from which to choose: Devil’s Kitchen Loop and Druid Arch.  Once you click the Reserve a Spot button, you’ll make your choice on the next page.

 

Devil’s Kitchen Loop: ~8 miles RT, 1,024 feet of gain (does not include elevation loss, net gain-loss is 48 ft)

            

 

Druid Arch (SOLD OUT): ~6 miles RT, 1,519 feet of gain (does not include elevation loss, net gain-loss is 113 ft)

             

 

PLEASE NOTE: Reservations are non-transferrable. Cancellations prior to February 1, 2024, will be eligible for a full refund minus a $50 convenience fee. Cancellations prior to February 16, 2024, will be eligible for a 50% refund minus a $50 convenience fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after February 15, 2024. NO EXCEPTIONS.

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IMPORTANT: Be sure to read “THINGS TO NOTE” on the reservation page before signing up for this event.

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