Utah Canyon
Wilderness Llama Expedition

Visit ancient Anasazi Indian cliff dwellings few have seen in a pristine Southern Utah limited-access wilderness area.

Thursday, May 17 thru May 24, 2007

Cost: $1599 for 4 day llama trek and double occupancy at Recapture Lodge for 4 nights (17th,21st,22nd,23rd)
Single occupancy for lodge nights add $130

Deposit: $600 per person deposit to reserve space by January 30.

Final Payment: sometime in spring, TBA.

There are only 7 slots for this "once-in-a-lifetime Trek" If you want to go, move quickly or it will be too late.

Note: his tour involves hiking in rugged country, some of it off-trail. Individuals must be in decent physical condition to participate, have proper hiking footwear and a small daypack for personal items and your lunch. Your gear will be transported to base camps by the llamas. A suggested personal gear list will be provided.

The Trek

4 day, 3 night llama expedition into Road Canyon/ Cedar Mesa, near Bluff, Utah.

This is the site of some of the least-visited, well-preserved Anasazi cliff dwellings remaining. The Anasazi were a Pre-Columbian native culture which built an empire of large and small cities all over the Southwestern U.S. some of their buildings reached heights of five stories and were built in alignment with astronomical events. They were an advanced civilization which disappeared @ 1200AD. On this trek, we will enter a tightly controlled wilderness area where few are allowed. Ancient cliff dwellings, petroglyphs, pottery shards, set in the beautiful canyon country of Utah. It will be an unforgettable journey.

Included on the Llama Trek

Professional wilderness guide John Dell (see bio below) will be along to interpret what we see and to keep us out of trouble!
Pack llamas and wranglers to carry all our gear.
All gourmet meals prepared by the staff.

After the Trek

We will return from our llama adventure and spend 3 nights at the Recapture Lodge near Bluff. On the 22nd and 23rd, we will do day hikes into the amazing Canyon Country of Southern Utah, returning to the lodge each night.

The Guide

John Dell was a forest ranger for 30 years. He has led over 400 wilderness excursions all over the world and has extensive knowledge of the environment and the history of this region. Dell is a legend.

Note: Dan the Skiman (in his past life) taught High School U.S. History and his course emphasized Native American history. Skiman taught about the Anasazi in detail and has visited over 30 of their sites. He will be along to share a bit of what he has learned about these amazing people.

Included

4-day llama trek, including all meals while trekking.
Professional guide services of John Dell.
Unprofessional tall-tales by Skiman.
Four nights lodging at Recapture Lodge in Bluff.

Not included

Meals during non-llama trek time (some good restaurants in Bluff area).
Sleeping bag , tent, ground cover.
Transportation to/from Bluff. We are planning on arranging a carpool and we will share the expenses of this,TBA.
Gratuities for wranglers.