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DATES & LOCATION
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November 9th - 13th, 2023
Salt Lake City, Utah
AGENDA
Need to Know
DAY 1 | ARRIVAL DAY
Thursday, November 9th
Welcome to Salt Lake City! Meet BE at our Salt Lake City hotel by 3pm.
There, we will gather gear, divvy food, discuss the itinerary, and enjoy our first team dinner. This night is about getting to know each other as well as our journey!
Accommodations = Hotel. Included meals = Dinner. Miles = 0.
DAY 2 | backcountry Canyon-bound
Friday, November 10th
After breakfast we are canyon-bound! Today we ford the Fremont River to step into the backcountry. We will spend the next two days surrounded by white, gold, and red cliffs as we make our way through winding narrows and awe-inspiring landscapes.
Tonight, we sleep cliffside by one of two springs in the canyon! Don’t forget your One Sheets! We’ll have plenty of time throughout our journey to discuss each of them.
Accommodations = Tent. Included meals = Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner. Miles = 6.5.
day 3 | panoramic views
Saturday, November 11th
Sleep in, sip that coffee, enjoy those views! Let the sun warm up the canyon! Feel free to wander up canyon while breakfast is being prepared! Today we exit our first canyon and hike up to the tops of a cliff for panoramic views of Capitol Reef. Here, with 360 views, we’ll enjoy lunch!
Afterward, we’ll follow a wash down to a deep creek. Here is where we will set up camp for our last night under the darkest desert skies you’ve ever seen!
Accommodations = Tent. Included meals = Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner. Miles = 7.
day 4 | Slot canyons & waterfalls
Sunday, November 12th
Today, we follow the creek down, down, down as we wind our way through the Goosenecks, slot canyons, and over waterfalls! Here’s my one piece of advice, get wet early! There is no avoiding it and the sooner you take a dip, the better! We’ve spent the last two days in a dry desert canyon and today is our oasis!
Post-hike, we’ll treat ourselves to homemade pie and then our Capitol Reef Resort! We deserve a shower!
Accommodations = Resort. Included meals = Breakfast & Lunch. Miles = 3.5.
day 5 | departure
Monday, November 13th
Checkout is at 11am so we’ll head back to Salt Lake City then.
Be sure to book your return flight for no earlier than 4:00pm; it’s a 3-hour drive to the airport.
Included meals = Breakfast. Miles = 0.
ABOUT
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Welcome to Utah, a state that lives life elevated! On this 5-day journey, we are red rock canyon-bound! Utah boasts five national parks, all five celebrated for their towering cliffs, slickrock canyons, unique water-carved formations, and deep rich, mesmerizing colors. For this journey, BE takes you to its favorite - Capitol Reef National Park! Capitol Reef is Utah’s least visited park simply due to its remoteness! The views and the hikes are equally as magical as the others, if not more!
During our five days, we’ll saunter into the backcountry, getting off the beaten path. We’ll ford rivers, sleep at the base of towering cliffs, downclimb waterfalls, squeeze our way through slot canyons, hike through the goosenecks, collect our water from springs, smell the sage, and feel the sun on our face! Welcome to heaven, your soul needs this! Our last night will be celebrated in a Capitol Reef resort, you deserve it! Backpacking gear and transportation included.
• Backcountry exploration
• Slot Canyons
• Narrows
• Waterfalls
• Homemade pie from the park’s historical orchard
• 2 nights in cozy tents under the darkest desert skies
• 1 night in a Capitol Reef Resort.
• 1 night in a Salt Lake City hotel.
• Dates: November 9-13, 2023
• Mileage = ~16 miles
• Skill Level = Novice to Intermediate
• Exertion Level = Moderate
• Beginning & Ending Location = Torrey, UT
• Weather = Highs in the 60’s, Lows in the 30’s.
• Registration closes 1 month prior to arrival.
• Journey booked through BELAY EXPEDITONS.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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Shuttle to-and-from Salt Lake City airport
Backpacking gear
All meals at camp and on trail.
Team dinner on Thursday night.
Hotel in Salt Lake City, UT
Resort in Torrey, UT
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Celebratory dinner in Torrey, UT.
Guide gratuity. 10-20% is customary.
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**Tickets are non-transferable.**
If you decide to cancel your reservation for this event, refunds will be authorized based on the following policy, without expectations:
Up to 90 days prior, to the event: 100% credit to be used for future events, not membership
89 - 60 days prior to the event: 75% credit to be used for future events, not membership
59 - 30 days prior to the event: 50% credit to be used for future events, not membership
30 days or less prior to event: NO CREDIT