Sample Itinerary:

Day 1: Hike into the Pioneer Yurt (3.5 miles, 1800’ vertical gain) and drop off overnight gear. Pack up day packs and head up to the Fortress of Solitude Crag for some ground school on how to belay and climb. Great easy to intermediate climbs.

Day 2: Scramble and summit Hyndman Peak (12,009’). Take a dip in the alpine lake on the way back.

Day 3: Short hike or more climbing. Pack up gear and hike out.

What is provided:

● AMGA certified and/or trained guide

● Guides will be carrying a first aid kit, navigation equipment, inReach satellite device, repair kit, and survival supplies

● Harness

● Helmet

● Climbing shoes

● Belay device

● Ropes, carabiners, anchors, etc.

Pioneer Yurt Provides:

● Sleeping pad

● Full Kitchen with cooking and eating utensils

● Toilet/Paper Towels, Cleaning products

● Magazines, books, paper, pens, games, playing cards

● Water purification

● Solar power via USB connectors

● Wood stove and firewood supplied

● Sauna

● Campfire ring

What you need:

● 1-2 liters of water (hydration bladders work well)

● Warm layer such as fleece jacket, sweater, soft shell jacket

● Rain jacket (such as the North Face Dryzzle Futurelight Jacket)

● Lightweight pants (no cotton such as Jeans or Sweatpants)

● Shorts - optional (if weather is forecast to be warm)

● T-shirt is acceptable in warmer weather, but sun hoodie (such as the North Face Wander Hoodie) is recommended

● Insulated jacket (puffy coat, such as the North Face Thermoball Eco Hoodie)

● Lightweight gloves

● Beanie or lightweight wool hat

● Sneakers or light duty hiking boots (no sandals/flip flops)

● Sun glasses, sunscreen, lip balm, and a hat

● Day pack (~45 liters)that is big enough to carry all the above items

● Sleeping bag (rated to at least 40℉)

● Camping style pillow (not recommended - puffy jackets in a stuff sac work well!)

● Toiletry kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, feminmine hygiene products, etc.)

● Booties (the North Face Traction Booties) or comfy shoes for around the yurt

● Charging cords

Typical Meeting Times and Place:

Multi Day 9AM start time
Meet at the East Fork Park & Ride

Pricing:

1-2 GUESTS - CALL FOR PRICING
3 GUESTS - $850/PERSON/DAY
4 GUESTS - $700/PERSON/DAY
5 GUESTS - $660/PERSON/DAY
6 GUESTS - $690/PERSON/DAY
7 GUESTS - $620/PERSON/DAY
8-10 GUESTS - $550/PERSON/DAY

*3+ Guests includes guide, private cook, hut rental, gourmet food and porter.
We do not provide food or hutmeister/cook for 1-2 person hut trips.
*Guide to Guest ratio is 5:1 depending on group goals.
*Alpine routes ratio are 2:1 (this doesn’t include Hyndman Peak standard route)

**Sales Tax and Forest Service fees not included
***Guide gratuity not included. As part of the service industry, it is customary to tip your guide(s) if you are happy with their service and should reflect a level of excellence in the service. If you choose to tip, 10-20% of the total trip fee is standard and cash/Venmo is the preferred method.