Do I need prior canyoneering experience to join?

No prior experience is required; guides provide instruction and tailor routes based on your skill level.

Are meals provided during the expedition?

Yes, all meals are included featuring nutritious, hearty options suited for active days.

What is the maximum group size for the basecamp expeditions?

Group sizes are kept small, typically no more than 8 participants, to ensure personalized attention.

Is transportation provided from nearby cities?

Transportation to and from Hanksville is not included; travelers usually arrange their own travel to the meeting point.

How physically demanding is this adventure?

The trip is moderately challenging, requiring good fitness for hiking, scrambling, and rappelling.

What wildlife might I see during the trip?

Common sightings include desert bighorn sheep, lizards, and a variety of birds native to Southern Utah.

Canyoneering Basecamp Expeditions in Hanksville, Utah

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure with Get In The Wild Adventures’ Vehicle Supported Canyoneering Basecamp Expeditions in Hanksville, Utah. This private, small-group experience lets you explore Southern Utah’s iconic redrock canyons with the comfort of a well-organized basecamp to return to each evening. Each day brings new hiking, scrambling, and short technical canyoneering routes tailored to your skill level and interests. Along the way, you’ll encounter vibrant desert wildlife, stunning slot canyons, and ancient Native American rock art. Evenings are spent relaxing at cozy campsites featuring warm meals under spectacular sunrise and sunset skies. This blend of exploration and comfort ensures that both seasoned adventurers and newcomers can enjoy immersive outdoor fun without sacrificing relaxation. Whether rappelling into hidden pools, hiking through deep sandstone corridors, or stargazing in one of the darkest skies in the country, this basecamp expedition offers an enriching way to experience Utah’s wild beauty.

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.