Private experiences crafted with kids and families in mind. Unique menus, kid and family-friendly hikes and adventures, campfire games and acitivities, star-gazing workshops, wi-fi (because, you know), and more make for an outstanding and memorable family vacation.
Luxury Expeditions
Single-Day Experiences
WHy Canyons and Chefs?
Professional Chefs, Professional Food
All of our multi-day adventures come fully equipped with high-quality tents and excellent sleeping pads rented from trusted gear outfitters. For food, you can expect home-cooked, backcountry meals planned by a professional chef, and perfectly executed by our guides.
expert geologist guides
Our lead guides are geologists with at least a Bachelor of Science in geology from an accredited university. They are carefully chosen based upon their expertise in the area of your trip, and will ensure your every need is satisfied.
First-Class Comfort and Luxury
Our guests and employees safety is our top priority on every adventure. All guides are trained and certified in CPR and First Aid, equipped with fully outfitted first aid kits and extra water. Most guides also have more advanced certifications.
The Goat’s Blog
The Fireside Chef’s 5 Most-Loved Campfire Recipes
Canyons and Chefs Most-Loved Backcountry Recipes A word from the Fireside Chef In my years of travel and travail through mountains, deserts,Michelin- starred restaurants, backyard barbecues, culinary schools, canyons, parks, summits, and walk-in refrigerators, I have...
What is it like to be a Chef?
A Day in the Life of Chef People ask me from time to time, what's it like to be a chef? That's a complicated and deep answer, worthy of more than just the stock "it's cool" answer. You work long, odd, hours, oftentimes for underwhelming pay and an overwhelming work...
Hiking Red Mountain near Flagstaff, Arizona
Red Mountain -- Exposed Interior of a Volcano Introduction Welcome to Flagstaff, the land of towing pines, golden-leafed aspens, and ancient volcanoes. Today you will have the pleasure of visiting Red Mountain, one fo the most scenic and interesting hikes in the...