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April 2006
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Claret Cup Cactus

We hit the ground running this year with season openers east of the Escalante Canyons. ECO co-founder & trip leader, Grant Johnson, teamed up with guides Tina and Doug to start the season.

Our first two trips were to areas low in elevation and in beautiful country for slickrock exploration. This week we are back in the lower Escalante Canyons on our Glen Canyon One trip.

Below you'll find some highlights from the first trips of the year, feedback from our hiking guests, what's ahead for the season as well as some practical information on getting to Boulder, Utah.

If you have any questions, be sure to give us a call and thanks for signing up for the newsletter.

WPFHiking
The first trip of our 2006 season was to the Little Rockies. It's a great place to start the year. The low elevation makes it a winner for the end of March.

Grant, Doug and Tina led the trip which included a mix of new guests and 'old hands.' Serena joined the crew on the second of two training trips.

The group found new routes from canyon to canyon that followed the path of big horn sheep; fresh tracks & scat were everywhere. A day of rain led the group to an overhang 300 feet above the canyon bottom. The alcove contained a wall made by the prehistoric people of the area and was a great place to see & hear waterfalls in the canyon.

The second trip of the year was to our latest trip addition called the Waterpocket Fold. On this early April trip to southern Capitol Reef National Park, Serena, Doug and Grant led the group on some fantastic slickrock hikes.

On one day hike the group followed a 100 year old horse trail 2000 feet up to the top of Waterpocket Fold. There they enjoyed a 360º view of Navajo Mountain, the Escalante Canyons, Kaiparowits Plateau, the Aquarius Plateau and the Henry Mountains.
group shot
The feedback we receive comes in many forms; we solicit input after each trip, often the group will exchange emails & include us, sometimes it's a note at the end of the trip, or a word with one of the crew. Whatever form it takes we know that this beautiful wilderness has a lasting effect on people.

One guest (new to ECO) on the Little Rockies hike wrote: "Dear Grant, Sue, Tina, Doug and Serena, Many many thanks for your hard work, special skills and good humor. You did so much to make this a wonderful trip. Special thanks to Sue for the essential behind-the-scenes planning; to Tina and Serena for fantastic cooking and many indulgences (hot showers!!); to Doug for packing skills; and to Grant for coaxing me into beautiful places that I could never have seen without your help."

We have met some wonderful people this season, seen many familiar faces & always appreciate the feedback.
Waterpocket Fold Camp
Below is a list of trip departure dates and availability. Trips that are on our schedule and are not listed here are either sold out or unconfirmed (meaning that they lack the 4 people necessary to confirm a departure).

  • May 28, 3 spots left
  • June 11, 4 spots left (kids are signed up on this 4 day adventure!)
  • August 1, 5 spots left
  • September 10, 5 spots left
  • September 17, 5 spots left
  • October 8, 5 spots left
  • October 15, 1 spot left
  • October 23, sign up just starting

This is availability as of April 26th. Since this can and does change almost daily, we recommend that you call for the most current information.

We do offer a 10% discount to groups of 4 - 6 and 15% for groups of 7 - 9 people. Our total group size is limited to 12. A full trip consists of 9 guests and 3 guides.
Burr Trail Grill
This is definitely a frequently asked question and there is really only one good answer: drive a spectacular drive!

Boulder Utah is located in the south central part of the state and is surrounded by national parks and monuments. Grand Canyon, Capitol Reef, Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches & Canyonlands National Parks are all within a days drive.

Unfortunately, there is no public transportation to this remote spot in Utah. Guests who fly into the area rent a car and drive into Boulder visiting some of the local national parks while acclimating to the average elevation of 5,000 along the way.

The approach into Boulder from points south and west on Highway 12 is a beautiful drive through the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. Entering Boulder from the north or points east takes you over Boulder Mountain, the east end of the Aquarius Plateau, through the Dixie National Forest.

All trips begin and end in Boulder, Utah at the ECO office. The office is in Boulder, UT on Highway 12. We have a free standing building on the west side of town at the Hills and Hollows Sinclair gas station.

Whether approaching Boulder from the southwest or the north, there are a number of route choices. We have had some luck matching guests to share a ride. Feel free to call Sue in the office for help planning the drive.

Thanks to Sam Camp of Camp Photo for the image of the Burr Trail Grill in down town Boulder Utah. To see more of his work, please click on the photo.

Again, thank you for opting into our newsletter. Please let us know if there is something you'd like to read about in the future. If you have any questions about our trips, please feel free to call. I am happy to answer your questions.

Regards,
Sue Fearon
Escalante Canyon Outfitters

phone: 888-326-4453

 
 
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