Grand Canyon
Utah Canyon Country
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WHy go with Blue Marble Guides?
Safety first
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.
food & Accommodations
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.
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.
The Goat’s Blog
What Do Caramelized Onions and Gem Hounds Have In Common?
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...
Chef’s Showstopping-but-Simple Thanksgiving Feast!
Thanksgiving Dinner Like a Boss Time to step up and and crush it this Thanksgiving. Although this year may not quite remind us of Thanksgiving day's of yore, it's still a great opportunity to spend time with those closes to us, watch some football, eat some food, and...