We are expert at getting permits. Although we get no special preference from the Park Service we can generally get a permit for an appropriate itinerary with 3-4 weeks notice. Most importantly they are masters at prevention. With frequent breaks and assessment of your physical well being we avoid emergencies. We have never needed rescue for a client.
Guides are knowledgeable about the geology, flora, fauna and human history of the area.
We hope to have profile pages for our excellent guides soon. We cannot guarantee wildlife sightings as animals have minds of their own. We typically see birds such as ravens, canyon wrens, turkey vultures and red tailed hawks as well as many kinds of lizards and insects. If we re not too noisy we sometimes see mule deer, bighorn sheep and ringtail cats. The Colorado River, Bright Angel Creek and Crystal Creek can be fished with a valid Arizona fishing license.