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Utah Red Rocks

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Tuition $5,895 $5,395

Grades

9-12

Days

14

Dates
June 14-27, 2027
Activities

Backpack, Canyoneer, Whitewater Raft

Arrival Location

Salt Lake City, UT

Departure Location

Salt Lake City, UT

Accommodations

Tent Camping

Trip Overview

Discover the rugged majesty of the Utah desert on an unforgettable 14-day odyssey through winding canyons and rushing rapids.

Activity Highlights

  • Backpack the Boulder Mail Trail (3 day backcountry trip)
  • Whitewater raft through Desolation Canyon (4 day backcountry trip)
  • Canyoneer in Moab, Utah

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Itinerary

Begin your adventure on the historic Boulder Mail Trail in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, where honing backcountry leadership skills while traversing iconic red rock landscapes. As the sun sets, experience the profound silence of desert nights under a brilliant canopy of stars, camping deep within towering sandstone formations.

The journey continues with a multi-day rafting expedition through Desolation Canyon (Utah Red Rocks is the only Wilderness Adventures trip that features an extended river section!). You’ll navigate thrilling whitewater and peaceful stretches between soaring canyon walls, mastering the unique rhythm of life on the water. 

To cap off the experience, return to the frontcountry for two days of expert-led canyoneering, learning to rappel and navigate the desert’s hidden slots. Emerge from these two weeks as a confident desert explorer, equipped with specialized skills and lasting friendships forged in the heart of Southern Utah.

Day Activity
Day 1 Arrivals in Salt Lake City
Day 2 Prep for Backpacking
Day 3-5 Backpack the Boulder Mail Trail
(3 day backcountry trip)
Day 6 Prep for Overnight Whitewater Rafting
Day 7-10 Whitewater Raft Desolation Canyon
(4 day backcountry trip)
Day 11-12 Canyoneering
Day 13 Travel to Salt Lake City
Day 14 Departures

*Order of activities may vary per session. Please contact us for further details. Alterations are sometimes necessary and unavoidable for the health, safety, well-being, and enjoyment of the students, so itineraries may also change depending on a variety of unpredictable factors. If an activity or area is altered for any reason (absent a force majeure), it will be replaced with a comparable activity or area, conditions permitting. Normal terms and conditions apply to trips with itinerary changes.

Trip Price Includes

  • Accommodations
  • Activities
  • Meals
  • Group gear

Not Included

  • Personal gear and clothing
  • Airfare to and from the trip start and end
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