Do I need previous backpacking experience?

While prior experience helps, the guides provide detailed briefings and support to make the adventure accessible for enthusiastic beginners.

Is food provided on this trip?

Participants typically bring their own meals, but Get In The Wild Adventures offers packing lists and optional meal kit services.

What kind of wildlife might I see?

You could spot desert dwellers like mule deer, foxes, and a variety of birds unique to the Utah wilderness.

How remote is the camping location?

Camping is situated well away from roads and facilities, offering true seclusion under pristine night skies.

What is the group size for the tour?

Groups are kept small and private for a personalized and intimate outdoor experience.

What should I do if the weather turns bad?

Your guide monitors weather conditions closely and adjusts plans to ensure safety, including early exits if necessary.

Backpacking Adventure in Hanksville, Utah Wilderness

Discover the untouched beauty of Utah's remote wilderness on a private backpacking trip with Get In The Wild Adventures. This unique experience takes you far from paved roads and crowded trails, inviting you to unwind under vast starry skies in one of America's most serene landscapes. As you trek through stunning desert canyons and open stretches of redrock terrain, each step brings you closer to nature’s raw magnificence. The tranquil nights spent camping solo or with close companions amplify the feeling of escape from daily life, providing a rare chance to truly recharge. The Hanksville area offers incredible photo opportunities, peaceful solitude, and an authentic connection to the natural world. Whether you’re an experienced backpacker or eager for an immersive introduction, this walking tour balances adventure with comfort, guided by experts who ensure safety and enjoyment at every turn. Prepare to create lasting memories while breathing in crisp air and absorbing breathtaking views that make Utah’s wilderness dimension unforgettable.

About Get In The Wild Adventures

Get In The Wild Adventures is a Utah-based guiding company specializing in canyoneering, backpacking, and cultural tours across Southern Utah's redrock country. The company offers a broad roster of experiences ranging from 1-day Introduction to Canyoneering trips up to multi-day Technical Canyoneering Courses and Canyoneering Basecamp Expeditions. Programs include vehicle-supported basecamps, hands-on workshops, and specialty courses such as Advanced Anchor and keeper-pothole rescue instruction.

Instruction is delivered in outdoor classrooms and real canyon settings like Bluejohn Canyon and technical routes including Leprechaun and Mindbender. Courses teach rope skills, anchor systems, rappelling, pothole escapes, and group leadership techniques. Additional offerings include backpacking excursions, a Red Rock Yoga and Hiking Retreat, Wild West & Outlaw Tours that explore historical outlaw sites, and logistical services like vehicle shuttles.

Get In The Wild Adventures emphasizes safety, practical skills, and small-group learning. Expert instructors focus on progressive skill development — from introductory rappels and gear selection to advanced physics-based anchor building for Class 3B canyons. Trip formats include single-day outings, weekend workshops, and extended basecamp expeditions, making options accessible to beginners and advanced participants alike.

All program descriptions, locations, and technical ratings are program-specific and tied to Southern Utah landscapes such as the Robbers Roost Wilderness and the San Rafael Swell. Customers can expect structured curricula, hands-on practice, and opportunities to explore remote wilderness while developing confidence and leadership in canyoneering and backcountry travel.