Do I need previous canyoneering experience?

No previous experience is needed—your professional guide will teach all necessary techniques during the adventure.

Is this trip suitable for children?

Yes, the adventure is family-friendly, but children should be comfortable hiking and following safety instructions.

What should I bring with me on the day of the trip?

Bring water, sun protection, comfortable layered clothing, sturdy hiking shoes, and snacks if desired.

How physically demanding is the adventure?

This is a moderate activity requiring a good level of fitness, including hiking, scrambling, and rappelling.

What happens if the weather changes suddenly?

Guides monitor weather closely and will adjust or cancel the trip if conditions become unsafe.

Are guides certified and experienced?

Yes, Get In The Wild Adventures employs certified guides with extensive knowledge of Capitol Reef’s terrain and safety protocols.

Capitol Reef Canyoneering with Get In The Wild Adventures

Capitol Reef National Park, located in south-central Utah, offers one of the Southwest’s most underrated canyoneering destinations. Known for its striking orange and red sandstone cliffs sculpted by millennia of erosion, this rugged landscape is a natural playground for adventurers seeking a hands-on encounter with nature’s raw forces. Get In The Wild Adventures provides an accessible entry point into this terrain with their Capitol Reef National Park Canyoneering Adventure, an experience designed for all skill levels—including complete beginners.

The trip plunges guests into narrow slot canyons and expansive rock formations formed primarily of Navajo and Wingate Sandstone, each layer telling a geological story dating back millions of years. Your guide will lead you through varied terrain that involves hiking across slickrock, scrambling over boulders, rappelling down sheer cliff faces, and occasionally wading through shallow pools carved by seasonal runoff. These challenges combine for a thrilling yet approachable introduction to technical canyoneering.

Unlike many desert excursions that limit family participation, this adventure encourages a wide range of ages, making it a rare family-friendly opportunity to learn ropes—literally—while immersed in Capitol Reef’s radiant desert beauty. The park itself was established in 1971 and preserves one of the longest continuous monoclines in North America—the Waterpocket Fold. This unique geological feature creates steep folds and cliffs that canyoneers navigate with the expert support of a professional guide, ensuring safety and fostering confidence.

Get In The Wild Adventures stands out because of its emphasis on personalized guidance and small group sizes, allowing for rich interaction with the landscape and hands-on instruction. Their location, based in nearby Hanksville, places them at the doorstep of some of the West’s most pristine and photogenic desert canyons. This combination of expert leadership, accessible terrain, and spectacular setting makes their Capitol Reef canyoneering trip a must-try for anyone ready to engage directly with Utah’s wild spaces in a way that’s both challenging and inspiring.

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.