What we’re about
✰✰✰ Bring 'em back alive! ✰✰✰
That's the Motto of RRH, and it means the hikes here can be long, can be challenging, but first they are as safe as is reasonable for a region with so much high relief. It's all about being a big strong kid again, and having a nice low-pressure ramble in the Big Blue Room, to the edge of endurance in some cases!
Our hikes typically are 3-8 miles, with hopefully no more than 2000 feet of climb and usually much less. Very often these hikes are entirely cross-country, so they seem longer than they are.
I and the other hike leaders try to make the hike descriptions as direct and accurate as possible, but it is up to the individual to know their limits, and choose hikes that are within their hiking level. This means you. Yes, you. If the hiking's too hard for your level, then train and level up until you can do it! Lots of people do, and the benefits are huge.
Check out the "Pages" for hike ratings explained and other goodies for hiking.
MISSION STATEMENT
Message from John:
My personal goal for every hike is "Bring 'em back alive!"
After that, it's to have a nice moderately paced hike that often goes on all day and can be quite rough sometimes, oy. Of course, "rough" and "spectacular" are often found together...
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As volunteer hike leaders, we are here to make sure everyone is guided on the particular trail and is accounted for in general. We all come onto the trail together, and we all leave together. Hiking with us is like hiking with friends. When we’re on trail, we work as a team, and never leave anyone behind. If we notice people are getting too far ahead or behind, we make sure we stop regularly, regroup, and continue on trail together. In the end, we are a hiking group, and while it is ultimately up to the individual to keep oneself safe, it is up the group to stay together.
DUES/FEES
There are no dues for membership, period.
However, it does cost $200 per year to maintain a Meetup site (no advertising!) so tips toward that end are appreciated. :)
Upcoming events (1)
See all- East Zion: The Sentinel StoneSinclair, La Verkin, UT
Rating: 7 miles, all cross-country, moderate to strenuous, about 1700 feet of climbing. Basic ability to handle oneself on difficult terrain for several hours is needed*.* 6-7 hours total hiking time. Very tiring.
Zion back country limit: 12 hikers. This hike is in conjunction with Mindful Scramblers Meetup and the 12 hiker limit is being split between the two groups.
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Meredith is still in recovery from hip surgery and won't be at the hike, but she'll be hiking very soon from all appearances! :)
----This time we head to East Zion and a splendid route that goes where very few visitors ever get to. The views are superb thruout, and the hiking is that way too.
The hike starts with a fun 1.5 mile climb up a long canyon and over an easy pass. It's 700 feet of total rise. We'll take it nice and slow.
As we rise, the view rapidly expands and becomes pretty fantastic. After the initial climb, we top out and head down into true back country wilderness. The redrock land-sculptures are everywhere.
At the hike's greatest extent we'll get a good look at mysterious Parunuweap Canyon and the river within.
On the return route out we must climb about 500 feet to get back to the road.
You need to have fairly deep stamina for this hike, but the technical parts of the hike are only tuff-moderate, not expert.
The payoff is an epic hike where the masses never ever go.
See you there! :)----
Cautions: Be aware that the hike is at 6000 feet altitude and has very considerable climbing. Endurance will be a factor on this hike! Also, there will be a lot of quite steeply slanted sandstone to traverse. Anyone with some experience walking on the slanted redrock should do okay, but beginners could face a challenge.
Assuming you are a rugged and safe individual, we can pretty much guarantee a really exceptional hike. Much of the area just bursts with appeal, almost too much so at times.
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Prep: Bring three water bottles and some food. Sunglasses, leather gloves. Camera required. ;-)
Drive: Meet at 8:00am at the La Verkin Sinclair Gas Station. Then it's just over an hour to the trailhead. The trailhead is far up East Canyon Road, so parking is typically not a big problem.
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Please Note The Following:
Meetup organizers are not tour guides and are not park rangers. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would if you were hiking alone. You are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being.By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you acknowledge, understand, accept, and agree that hiking and other outdoor activities can be dangerous and can cause serious bodily injury and possibly death. The organizers of this group and current and former members cannot be held responsible or liable in any way for the actions of any participant - including you - at any event.
All attendees participate at an event at their own risk and are solely responsible for any damage to their property, and/or injury to themselves or their guests.
By signing up for and/or attending this Meetup event, you affirm that you understand this disclaimer and that you knowingly and voluntarily agree not to bring any type of claim arising out of or related to this Meetup event against the organizers of this Meetup group.
