We had an awesome family experience with Chris and Matt as guides in a technical slot canyon in the Dirty Devil area of southern Utah. We asked for a technical route to challenge our athletic and adventurous kids as well as scare us a bit. They are very safety conscious and share their knowledge of the area and of canyoneering.
Chris, Melissa and Team were awesome! They took dads and sons on an adventure that will be remembered forever. They taught us the basics of hiking on snow to stopping a slide head first with and axe. They solved all kinds of challenges with food, sun and comfort issues (like a sleeping pad with a leak, thanks Matt). I would highly recommend this team for any adventure!Thank you! Bryan & Max.
Dear Fellow Adventure Enthusiast,Thank you very much for taking the time to provide us feedback on your recent canyoneering trip. I am glad that you enjoyed your trip in the spectacular redrock canyons of Southern Utah. We are proud to be able to offer exciting outdoor adventure trips to most anyone that has a passion for the outdoors--regardless of their age or skill level. With a wide variety of locations, routes and wilderness areas to chose from, we can provide great flexibility in adjusting our trips and itieraries to fit most any need.On behalf of the whole Get In The Wild team, thank you very much for your post and for your kind compliments about your recent trip.
Dear James,Thank you for your review. I am glad that you found the Basic Glacier Climbing Class a rewarding experience. We take great pride in operating our trips and classes in a way that is not only fun and exciting, but educational as well. I am happy that the skills that you learned empowered you with confidence in reaching your objectives. We certainly enjoyed your participation and hope to Get In The Wild with you again in the future.
I took a class here last year in preparation for climbing Mt. Baker in WA state. I had zero mountaineering experience but really wanted to learn what it was all about. I was sold when Chris did his first information session. Chris is such an experienced, calm, and teaching focused person. He described his approach to teaching climbing that just made sense for me. During the course we learned navigational skills, learned how to use all the climbing gear, how to safely cross glaciers, practice rescuing teammates from crevices (amazing experience!). We would learn the concepts in a classroom setting, then do an overnight camp/hike to practice all the skills in the wild. I knew nothing when I started the class, and I am now comfortable doing some of these things on my own, this is a testament to Chris' ability to teach and make sure you remember what you are taught. I would recommend this for anyone that is interested in mountaineering, it was such an amazing experience, and I have since drawn upon those skills in other outdoor scenarios. Chris makes this a comfortable learning environment, where you can challenge yourself, explore the wonder that is the mountains, and make some great friends! What are you waiting for?? GO GO GO!
I took my son and daughter for a full day of Canyoneering with Get in the Wild Adventures. Matt was great guide and very good with the kids. We all had a blast rappelling and climbing through a slot canyon in the Dirty Devil Wilderness. The hummus, feta and mint sandwiches were delicious. And to top it off Matt and Chris pointed us to a beautiful campsite for the night.
I took the basic glacier climbing course a few years ago from Chris. I was completely new to mountaineering, and I wanted to learn from someone who was passionate and experienced. I had a real interest in learning skills and enjoying the outdoors, and I wasn't interested in merely checking off a box. Chris was an amazing instructor. He taught our class navigational skills, rope skills, glacier travel skills, and everything else you can imagine. We practiced everything until everyone was very comfortable. I walked away from this class extremely comfortable with the basic mountaineering skills. Chris' vast knowledge and experience, as well as his intimate approach to teaching, really set his class apart. Our final trip was a summit attempt of Mt. Baker, and I'll never forget the experience. We successfully made the summit, and the views of the Puget Sound and surrounding mountains were unreal. The experience was truly unique, and I can't recommend this enough. I enjoyed it so much that I assisted with the class the following year!
Chris is a very pleasant guide, but above all, he is a professional. He is the quintessential leader, which is exactly the quality you need in someone who is leading wilderness adventures. He continuously monitors the participants strengths, abilities and concerns in a non-overbearing and non-intrusive manner, allowing the participant to feel adventurous, yet very safe at the same time.His goal is to provide an exciting and fun adventure, all within the realm of safe canyoneering.I have highly recommended him to my family and friends and would ago on an adventure with Chris again in a heartbeat.
I took the glacier climbing course last year and it was an amazing experience that culminated with a summit of Mt. Baker. I had used guide services to climb other mountains, but they don't go into the "whys" and "hows" to the level that Chris does. Chris is a passionate outdoorsman and a great teacher and I always felt safe. The course gives a solid understanding of the techniques and risk evaluation so students can apply them on their own in future adventures. The combination of classroom and field sessions and Chris' approach to team building and skills development impressed me. Being lowered into a cravass and practicing rescue techniques was also an unforgettable experience!
Dear Katy C,Thank you very much for your recent review of your canyoneering adventure trip in the Dirty Devil/Robber’s Roost Wilderness. Matt and I had a great time experiencing the awe-inspiring beauty and solitude of this fabulous area with you and your husband. At Get In The Wild we are very fortunate to have a wide variety of amazing wilderness areas to explore. This allows us great flexibility in providing trips that are a perfect match for our guest’s interests and abilities. From easy canyon hiking trips to scrambling, backpacking and technical canyoneering—we have great adventures perfect for most anyone.We are certainly happy to add you both to our circle of friends that enjoy the very best of the great outdoors. We look forward to taking in another exciting trip with you both in the future!