Backpacking has to be hard work, right? Wrong. Carry a light load, eat like royalty, and revel in the silence, majesty, and solitude of the beautiful American West.
Luxury Backpacking trips have access to private bathrooms and showers (weather permitting), access to wi-fi upon request, raised Helinox cots, and state-of-the-art goose down sleeping bags, all punctuated with five-star, world-class dining and drink pairing. All gear is portered, and guests will carry only day packs with personal items, some food, and water.
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WHy canyons and chefs?
Professional chefs, professional food
The core concept of what we do is to bring together the two worlds of profesional restarants and natural exploration. We acheive this through a farm-to-table concept for our menus, backed by a professional-kitchen on wheels that facilitates our cooking over the fire, in dutch ovens, and using smokers.
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.
outstanding backcountry accommodations
All of our experiences, be it a five-star glamping or backpacking excursion, comes equipped with all the style and comfort you can imagine. Guests experiences will be steeped in the ability to explore the wilds of the west with access to all the amenities and gourmet cuisine worthy of a michelin-starred restaurant at an upscale resort
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Outdoor Valentine’s Day Date Ideas
If you are looking for something different to do on Valentine’s Day, break away from the chocolates, and take your sweetheart outside. Spending time outdoors with your special someone, whether it’s your spouse, your best friend, your closest family member, or...
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If you're not familiar with Canyons and Chefs and what we do, finding the answer to this might have you scratching your head. Our exploration and glamping trips combine the beauty of the natural outdoor scenery with the comfort of good home cooking on the road, out...
Three Very Important “Glamping” Outdoor Cooking Skills
Say you're out there under the stars or the desert sun, in those beautiful landscapes and vistas that we have all across this country, and you’re looking to enjoy some excellent food on your trip. How do you make this work well? The idea of culinary camping has...