Grab a paddle, cowboy boots, and a backpack to experience the West in the wildest way possible! This classic AAVE adventure takes you to soaring Rocky Mountain peaks, down thrilling whitewater rivers and deep into the Grand Canyon.
Our wild west adventure begins with the magnificence of Arizona's Grand Canyon. We trek deep into Havasu Canyon where the desert topography slowly transforms into a tropical oasis. This backpack is rated one of the world's 10 best! We spend four days swimming and exploring in the sparkling turquoise pools of Mooney and Havasu Falls.
We then head north to our community service project with a Navajo family who introduce us to Native American customs. A tour of the Anasazi cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde National Park enriches our understanding of the history and culture of the Four Corners Region.
Next, we saddle up in Colorado with true American cowboys on a four-day horseback adventure through the Rocky Mountains. This classic western experience includes roping skills, horse care and old-fashioned sunset feasts.
During our three-day Colorado River whitewater rafting trip, we plunge through class III & IV rapids such as Skull and Room of Doom and camp on beaches before disembarking near Arches National Park. We complete our adventure with a backpack through Utah's pristine High Uintah Mountains, perfecting our wilderness skills and enjoying our last days together.
