Our Equipment
We use the following equipment for all tours that include overnight camping
- Quechua Declaton and Marmot 3-man tents that accommodate 2 people with packs, and larger tents for families of 3 or 4 (we are not organizing hikes daily, so our camping equipment does not get as much use as full-time hiking operators, but we update and upgrade every camping season or more frequently if needed)
- Zippered medium-sized duffle bags to hold up to 5.5 k / 11 # of personal gear to be carried by porters
- Therma-rest brand air mattresses
- Purified water provided for during the hike. Begin the hike with enough drinking water until lunch on Day 1
- Cooking and dining tent with table and stools
- Adjustable trekking poles
- If you choose to rent sleeping bags, we use Marmot, North Face, Mountain Hardware, and Sierra Designs brands. Bags are sanitized after each use, but you must bring a bag liner. Sadly for some, we do not provide pillows.
Bicycle tours include the following equipment
- Same tents, filters, mattresses, and duffle bags as for camping trips
- Full-suspension bikes for good downhill control
- Adjustable helmets (required)
- Riding gloves (you can also bring your own)
Vehicles, Guides and Drivers
- We use 8, 12, 15, or 22 passenger late-model private vans and buses depending on group size
- Drivers are licensed for the vehicles they control
- All guides are licensed and trained to respond to basic medical situations and know how to access the nearest medical facilities