My friends and I had hired Steve Howe previously to rappel Cassidy Arch in Capitol Reef State Park. All of us have some experience with rock climbing and mountaineering and knew we did not want to have sweat the safety issues that are so important with technical canyoneering. Steve was outstanding in his safety precautions and knowledge of rope work. So, we hired him again to take us to several technical slot canyons. What a fantastic trip! Steve chose a great selection of canyons for us to explore with the just the right amount of challenge and beauty equal to anything you have seen in magazines. Having his expert knowledge allowed us to relax and enjoy the experience. As a bonus, he has a wealth of knowledge about the plants, animals, and geology of the region. I would bring him small rocks and ask what they were and why they were shaped as such, like I was a kid again. We shared lots of laughs and he was patient, relaxed, and seemed to enjoy sharing the canyons with us, even though he had recently had another trip through the same canyons. We plan to climb with Steve again.
My daughter and I had the pleasure of hiring Steve Howe to guide us through the often unheard and overlooked Capitol Reef National Park. What hidden gems. We went on a 7 hour Sunset photo shoot and a 7 hour Sunrise photo shoot over two days. Steve is very informed and knows the area very well having spent many years there. He guided us to remote areas within the park and helped us with the photos. He customized our tours to our physical abilities. I would highly recommend Steve Howe and Redrock adventures to anyone..Gil Epstein MD
Now we had 3 days of wonderful time in Hanksville’s area canyons in boot camp style. It was our 3rd time that we did it with Steve.It was fantastic and unparalleled experience again.Steve is really great guide for such adventures easily dealing with that wide range of difficulty levels and so he can offer the most diverse exposure great area in Utah.
I recently went with Steve on a 4 day overnight backpacking hike as a 50+ solo traveller. It was a fantastic experience. Capitol Reef is a stunning destination--well away from the high traffic areas of the better known parks in Utah and rivals any in terms of beauty and interest. Steve is an amazing guide; extremely experienced, possesses wealth of knowledge of the area, and can take you to stunning back country routes very few would ever attempt to navigate on their own. Expect to see stunning scenery almost continuously while in the company of a truly professional who will keep you safe......and entertained as well! Will be back with friends in tow.......
My husband and I got Steve's name from another great guide we met on a trip earlier this year. We had been canyoneering before, but wanted to try a different park. Steve did not disappoint! We had lots of fun and were challenged with all different sorts of slots. Steve always showed the attention to detail that you want when doing something that could be considered very dangerous. We certainly recommend Redrock Adventure Guides and will use Steve again when we travel back to this area. Thanks Steve!!!
We had a great time with our guide, Tim Pote, from Red Rock Adventures. We are a group of four 50-somethings and were a little out of our comfort zone in some areas, but Tim patiently took us through the process, taught us what we needed to know, and we had a great time. He also provided a great deal of information about the local geology and plant life that enhanced the trip. It was the highlight of our trip to Capitol Reef National Park. We would recommend Red Rock Adventures and Capitol Reef National Park to anyone looking for a great adventure experience!
I can't say enough about the Redrock Adventure Guides and the 7 day Capitol Reef Canyon trip that Steve and Jen Howe gave my daughter and I. Steve and Jens love of the area is infectious. It truly was a trip of a life time. The breathtaking unique beauty of the area is just awesome. Steve's extensive experience and his knowledge of the area is quite evident throughout the trip. His knowledge of the Canyon history, geology, habitat, the technical aspects of canyoneering/repelling, and his ability to relay that information to people is amazing. Both Steve and Jen relay their knowledge with interesting anecdotes and a splash of local lore. Steve's ability to put people at ease and ensure them of safe travel in a new environment is uncanny. I would recommend a trip with Redrock Adventure Guides without hesitation to anyone who is looking to explore Capitol Reef Canyon or for that matter anywhere they would be taking you. I must add, they are great people also. They Rock! You can't lose.......
I hired Steve Howe to guide two of us through Capitol Reef's Cathedral Valley on Labor Day. As a serious photographer, I wanted to travel the 60 miles in this remote area/difficult terrain to capture shots I couldn't otherwise get. I was impressed with Steve's level of energy and knowledge about the best spots for photography. He picked us up at our hotel before 5 a.m. and spent more hours with us than we had bargained for. Although I take considerable time with each of my shots, Steve never rushed me and continued to be enthusiastic throughout the day. Although I had to contend with haze created by wildfire smoke from California, I came away with several shots I'll be entering into local photo competitions. Steve also told me about other areas in the vicinity of Capitol Reef that I should consider visiting for photography. Photographers who want guidance in the Capitol Reef would do well to consider Redrock Adventure Guides.
I spent 3 days with Steve hiking and canyoning in Capitol Reef NP. Steve is the real deal and a genuine guy. He knows a great many things from a life full of adventuring. I felt 100% safe with all of his decisions during our time in the backcountry. Aside from guiding us through amazing areas, Steve told interesting stories and answered my bevy of questions (I am a professor so I tend to ask a lot of questions). I gained many insights from my time with Steve and plan to be back soon.
If you are looking for a wonderful one of a kind outdoor adventure for the family this is it. My husband, my 10 yr old son, and I went on a day canyoneering trip with steve in Capitol reef national park. We hiked, we repelled, we shimmied through one of the lesser known national parks in Utah, it was like we had the mountains to ourselves. Steve had so many stories and so much knowledge to share, we couldn't have asked for a better guide or adventure.