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Class 1 - Introductory Beginner Tour
Class 1 tours are meant for those that have never backpacked before. Although you do not need any backpacking experience some
physical condition is required. The trails, although beginner, will likely be mixed terrain with numerous climbs and descents. We
will hike approximately 5 miles a day with a backpacking pack weighing anywhere between 25-40 pounds (depending on how many
personal items you bring). Class 1 tours tend to be shorter in duration (3 hiking days) and tend to have only one backcountry
campsite that acts as a base camp allowing day 2 to be optional hikes without a pack. Age range tends to be 12-60. Please
contact us if you are not in that age window, but still think you qualify.
Examples: Yosemite Ten Lakes Tour, Yosemite Men's Vacation
Class 2 - Beginner Tour
Class 2 tours are meant for those that have never backpacked before, but are comfortable in the outdoors and with doing an
increased level of physical activity. The trails, although somewhat beginner, will be mixed terrain with lengthy climbs and descents.
The hiking generally involves climbing peaks (i.e. Half Dome at 8,800ft). We will hike between 5-7 miles a day with a backpacking
pack weighing anywhere between 25-40 pounds (depending on how many personal items you bring). Class 2 tours tend to be
slightly longer than Class 1 tours in duration (4 hiking days) and tend to have one or two backcountry campsites that act as a base
camp allowing the peak climbing to be done as day hikes. Age range tends to be 12-60. Please contact us if you are not in that age
window, but still think you qualify.
Examples: Yosemite Half Dome Tour, Joshua Tree Rock Climbing and Backpacking 101
Class 3 - Introductory Intermediate Tour
Class 3 tours are meant for those that have done some backpacking before. Participants must be prepared to do heavy physical
activity in extremely diverse environments and terrain. The trails, although well traveled, are not easy. They involve extended
descents and climbs (Almost all standard Grand Canyon tours are Class 3). We will hike between 7-10 miles a day with a
backpacking pack weighing anywhere between 30-40 pounds (depending on how many personal items you bring). Class 3 tours
tend to be a similar length (4 hiking days) to Class 2 tours, however, we may not utilize any base camps meaning we may be
backpacking with packs every day. Age range tends to be 15-55. Please contact us if you are not in that age window, but still think
you qualify.
Examples: Grand Canyon South Rim Tours
Class 4 - Intermediate Tour
Class 4 tours are meant for those that have done either a number of backpacking trips or is in excellent physical condition.
Participants must be prepared to do heavy physical activity in extremely diverse environments and terrain. The trails, although well
traveled, are not easy. They involve extended descents and climbs (Almost all standard Grand Canyon tours are Class 3). We will
hike between 8-12 miles a day with a backpacking pack weighing anywhere between 30-45 pounds (depending on how many
personal items you bring). Class 4 tours tend to be a similar length (4-5 hiking days) to Class 2 tours, however, we may not utilize
any base camps meaning we may be backpacking with packs every day. Age range tends to be 17-50. Please contact us if you are
not in that age window, but still think you qualify.
Examples: Yosemite Summit Tour, Yosemite High Country, Men's Yosemite Adventure
Class 5 - Introductory Advanced Tour
Class 5 tours are meant for those that have done either a number of backpacking trips or are in superior physical condition.
Participants must be prepared to do extremely heavy physical activity in extremely diverse environments, weather and terrain. The
trails may not be well traveled and are not easy. Participants should be extremely comfortable with a pack on and be able to
maintain balance and proper footing in diverse trail conditions. We will hike between 10-15 miles a day with a backpacking pack
weighing anywhere between 30-45 pounds (depending on how many personal items you bring). Class 5 tours tend to be 4-5 hiking
days and we may not utilize any base camps meaning we may be backpacking with packs every day. Age range tends to be 20-50.
Please contact us if you are not in that age window, but still think you qualify.
Examples: Grand Canyon North Rim Tours (Thunder River Trail)
Class 1 tours are meant for those that have never backpacked before. Although you do not need any backpacking experience some
physical condition is required. The trails, although beginner, will likely be mixed terrain with numerous climbs and descents. We
will hike approximately 5 miles a day with a backpacking pack weighing anywhere between 25-40 pounds (depending on how many
personal items you bring). Class 1 tours tend to be shorter in duration (3 hiking days) and tend to have only one backcountry
campsite that acts as a base camp allowing day 2 to be optional hikes without a pack. Age range tends to be 12-60. Please
contact us if you are not in that age window, but still think you qualify.
Examples: Yosemite Ten Lakes Tour, Yosemite Men's Vacation
Class 2 - Beginner Tour
Class 2 tours are meant for those that have never backpacked before, but are comfortable in the outdoors and with doing an
increased level of physical activity. The trails, although somewhat beginner, will be mixed terrain with lengthy climbs and descents.
The hiking generally involves climbing peaks (i.e. Half Dome at 8,800ft). We will hike between 5-7 miles a day with a backpacking
pack weighing anywhere between 25-40 pounds (depending on how many personal items you bring). Class 2 tours tend to be
slightly longer than Class 1 tours in duration (4 hiking days) and tend to have one or two backcountry campsites that act as a base
camp allowing the peak climbing to be done as day hikes. Age range tends to be 12-60. Please contact us if you are not in that age
window, but still think you qualify.
Examples: Yosemite Half Dome Tour, Joshua Tree Rock Climbing and Backpacking 101
Class 3 - Introductory Intermediate Tour
Class 3 tours are meant for those that have done some backpacking before. Participants must be prepared to do heavy physical
activity in extremely diverse environments and terrain. The trails, although well traveled, are not easy. They involve extended
descents and climbs (Almost all standard Grand Canyon tours are Class 3). We will hike between 7-10 miles a day with a
backpacking pack weighing anywhere between 30-40 pounds (depending on how many personal items you bring). Class 3 tours
tend to be a similar length (4 hiking days) to Class 2 tours, however, we may not utilize any base camps meaning we may be
backpacking with packs every day. Age range tends to be 15-55. Please contact us if you are not in that age window, but still think
you qualify.
Examples: Grand Canyon South Rim Tours
Class 4 - Intermediate Tour
Class 4 tours are meant for those that have done either a number of backpacking trips or is in excellent physical condition.
Participants must be prepared to do heavy physical activity in extremely diverse environments and terrain. The trails, although well
traveled, are not easy. They involve extended descents and climbs (Almost all standard Grand Canyon tours are Class 3). We will
hike between 8-12 miles a day with a backpacking pack weighing anywhere between 30-45 pounds (depending on how many
personal items you bring). Class 4 tours tend to be a similar length (4-5 hiking days) to Class 2 tours, however, we may not utilize
any base camps meaning we may be backpacking with packs every day. Age range tends to be 17-50. Please contact us if you are
not in that age window, but still think you qualify.
Examples: Yosemite Summit Tour, Yosemite High Country, Men's Yosemite Adventure
Class 5 - Introductory Advanced Tour
Class 5 tours are meant for those that have done either a number of backpacking trips or are in superior physical condition.
Participants must be prepared to do extremely heavy physical activity in extremely diverse environments, weather and terrain. The
trails may not be well traveled and are not easy. Participants should be extremely comfortable with a pack on and be able to
maintain balance and proper footing in diverse trail conditions. We will hike between 10-15 miles a day with a backpacking pack
weighing anywhere between 30-45 pounds (depending on how many personal items you bring). Class 5 tours tend to be 4-5 hiking
days and we may not utilize any base camps meaning we may be backpacking with packs every day. Age range tends to be 20-50.
Please contact us if you are not in that age window, but still think you qualify.
Examples: Grand Canyon North Rim Tours (Thunder River Trail)
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