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A Guided Adventure in Utah’s National Parks

Thinking of hiring a guide? Leaving the planning to someone else and learning more about backpacking are only two of the perks that writer Melissa Fields realized when she let a pro lead the way through Capitol Reef National Park. “The trip redefined my preconceived notions of what going solo on a guided group trip means: a rare chance to move through a landscape I’d probably not get to on my own while making precious new connections along the way.” Discover how some of Utah’s guides are redefining guide culture.

The almost universal benefits of spending time outdoors is a big part of why Megan Kennedy founded Good Trip Adventures back in 2020, just months after the world shut down due to the pandemic. Before then she’d guided in the United Kingdom and in New York State and didn’t particularly like what she saw. “People are trained by all levels of the outdoor industry that the outdoors is for a very specific kind of person,” she said. And so she and some of her colleagues hatched an idea for a “better guiding company, with a more horizontal hierarchy, where those who have been traditionally excluded from the outdoors would feel welcome and could experience the learning and making greater connections with self, others and a place that is unique to spending time in nature.” This inclusivity-based philosophy seems to be resonating. Good Trip now guides in 30 national parks nationwide, including all five of Utah’s national parks. The company is women and queer-owned and more than 75 percent of the staff are queer, women or BIPOC. “Creating a safe space where people can learn and ask questions informs everything that we do,” Kennedy said.

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3-Day Itinerary: Torrey, Your Capitol Reef Basecamp

Located at an elevation of 6,830 feet, the idyllic Torrey, Utah, may be the desert base camp you need to beat the heat.

The windows are down, the wind is blowing through your hair and you’ve got your favorite tunes playing as you make your way along Utah’s famous Scenic Byway 12. You’ve just visited Bryce Canyon National Park and are heading toward Capitol Reef National Park. Many travelers along this route reach the end of Scenic Byway 12 at Route 24, and turn right toward Capitol Reef. But what they don’t know is that they’re missing a hidden gem of a town — Torrey, Utah. This small town boasts way more than meets the eye and is your perfect basecamp for a Capitol Reef adventure. We’d recommend giving it the time and attention it deserves with this three-day itinerary.

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A Guided Hike Through Nature’s Masterworks

It’s said that Southern Utah offers the highest concentration of slot canyons in the world. Well-prepared visitors can hike right into some of them, but the best experience is with a guide. In the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness, local guide Nick Smith shows how to safely and respectfully visit these stunning but fragile landscapes.

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