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MountainBased is a family operated adventure company offering professionally guided hiking, camping, and lodging trips throughout the American Southwest and beyond. For us, adventure is more than our passion, it’s our purpose.

Four reasons to plan your next hiking adventure with us.
Small Group Experience

SMALL GROUP EXPERIENCE

Immerse yourself with other like minded travelers on top-rated adventures out west. Our groups consist of 6-12 guests per trip. These trips are perfect for couples, families and solo travelers.


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All-Inclusive Trips

ALL-INCLUSIVE TRIPS

Our trips include all the essential gear you need, fresh and hearty meals every day, transportation, permits, and park fees.


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Expert Team of Guides

EXPERT TEAM OF GUIDES

Our guides are great cooks, safe drivers, enthusiastic hikers, and most importantly, they will handle all of the logistics so you can relax and enjoy the adventure.


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Award Winning Adventures

AWARD WINNING ADVENTURES

For the past 3 years we have received TripAdvisor’s Award in Excellence for top tour company in Salt Lake City, Utah. Check our reviews!


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NATIONAL PARK HIKING DESTINATIONS

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Experience renowned National Parks and protected wilderness areas of the American West on a top-rated hiking tour.

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    CASUAL LODGING

    This tour is classified as a CASUAL LODGING experience which means it focuses more on proximity over luxurious amenities. Each selected property includes double queen rooms, wi-fi, TV and are both centrally located in town. Both rustic properties are known for their mountainous views, great staff, and close proximity to wildlife exploration. Want to learn more? Chat with an expert by calling 1-800-206-7909 or email us here.

    ACTIVITY LEVEL 2

    This is an Easy to Moderate tour for fit hikers, and will be do-able with some effort by less fit hikers. This tour has a heavy emphasis on wildlife viewing and sightseeing. The trails on this trip feature flat boardwalks and gently rolling terrain with some rocky areas. Perhaps some short, relatively steep climbs and descents, but nothing longer than 20 minutes. Average hiking distance per day is 3-5 miles per day. All activities are optional, and our guides will brief all guests on the activity level of each prior to hiking. You should be in good physical shape and able to hike on uneven terrain for this tour. Trip members should be capable of hiking and carrying a daypack that weighs 10-15 pounds. Want to learn more? Chat with an expert by calling 1-800-206-7909 or email us here.

     


    HOW OUR 1-5 ACTIVITY LEVELS WORK

    1 - Easy: These tours will be Easy for anyone who can walk for up to 90 minutes without stopping. Flat to gently rolling terrain with some rocky areas and maybe some steps but no sustained or steep ascents or descents. Max hiking distance per day is 2-3 miles.

    2 – Easy to Moderate: These tours are Easy - Moderate for fit hikers, and will be do-able with some effort by less fit hikers. Flat to gently rolling terrain with some rocky areas. Perhaps some short, relatively steep climbs and descents, but nothing longer than 20 minutes. Max hiking distance per day is 3-5 miles.

    3 - Moderate: These tours are Moderate for fit and active hikers, and will be a little challenging but do-able for less fit hikers. Rolling to hilly terrain with frequent climbs and descents often over rocky terrain. May have some short, relatively steep climbs and descents. Max hiking distance per day is 5-7 miles.

    4 – Moderate to Strenuous: These tours are classified as Moderate to Strenuous for fit hikers who will find them a satisfying and challenging workout; they are not appropriate for unfit hikers. Rolling and often steep terrain with frequent challenging ascents and descents, often over rugged and uneven terrain. Max hiking distance per day is 10 miles.

    5 – Strenuous: These tours are for strong hikers in excellent physical condition, this tour is classified as Strenuous, pushes themselves daily, distance and elevation are not an issue. First one to the top! Rolling and often steep terrain. Challenging sustained climbs and descents of up to 4,000 ft. Has no issue with changing altitudes during physical exertion. Max hiking distance per day is 10-15 miles.

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