Excursions of Escalante

07/09/2024

Another great article featuring the Escalante/Bryce area and EofE!

If you're looking to truly immerse yourself in the wilderness without crowds or lines, you can't do better than Bryce Canyon Country.

07/08/2024

What a great 4th of July Holiday! #

05/31/2024

What to see and do in the Escalante/Bryce areas. EofE mentioned for Grand Staircase visit.

Hit the open road with this summer road trip itinerary from Denver to Southern Utah's Bryce Canyon Country.

05/14/2024

The 2024 Season got off to a great start with this crew of friends.

02/04/2024

Excursions of Escalante & Rick Green mentioned in the BBC. .adventures Excursions of Escalante

With its impenetrable canyons, Utah's Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument defies human perspective and remains a mystery even to those who know it best.

01/18/2023

Sometimes there is water…red water. Canyon Tip: Always wear footwear that encloses the foot the entire way around. The red water prevents us from being able to see sharp objects that could injure feet. For a great day, think Safety First.

01/18/2023

17 Jan 2023 ACA 2022 Year in Review Circle of Trust. Day one of 2022 GLAR.(Guide/Leader/Aspirant/Rendezvous)   Another calendar year of canyoneering has come to a close and a new one has begun. In 2022 the dedicated Team of ACA volunteers trained, assessed and certified more individuals than ever b...

09/27/2022

PHF 22 was a heck of an adventure! Rain….flooding…. the first ever closing of Hole in The Rock Road…..it all conspired to dull the Festival Spirit. But great Teamwork led to many excellent choices, allowing us to get out and safely play in the canyons of Escalante each day of the Fest. Uuuutaaaahhhh!!!

Canyon conditions were in “full pool” mode with non-funky water to play in, and was even topped off with fresh flood water Saturday night. Air temps were perfect, and days were spent getting in and out of potholes of many varieties, bypassing some or repeating others…. it was a game of pick and choose according to your level of interest, enthusiasm and the clouds. Since there’s usually no shortage of motivated canyoneers or awesome Leader-Instructors available, folks seemed to stay quite busy in the canyons and come back with a nice smile and an air of confidence. The afternoons were spent eating ice cream on the patio, swapping stories about storm cells that drifted by and washing gear for the next round of adventures. Saturday night we shared a delicious catered dinner together and then got started on our 4th annual Pot Shot Competition, which was more fun times. We added 2 new categories that "evened things up" a bit and it felt like everyone had a chance to give it a real good try. It felt like lots of folks surprised themselves at how well they did after just a little practice. Austin as MC is always fun! Sunday wrapped up with a few folks going home early, but many sticking around for the best (then worse:) weather of the Fest. Good canyon choices on the final day brought us all back safely to the shop in time for one more round of ice cream and warm buh-bye’s with old and new friends.

A big thank you to our crew of Volunteer Leaders-Instructors who dedicate extraordinary time and energy to make our events a safe, fun and educational experience. Rebecca Haacke, Austin Haacke, Eric Young, Gus Carrillo, Brent McCormick, Constance Cooley, Dave Krumacher……much appreciation, much respect!!! An extra special thank you to Amie Fortin for so much of the critical work and organization that is done behind the scenes. Without you it does not happen. xoxoxo.
And of course, a final thank you to ALL of PHF 22’ Attendee’s, every single person contributed to our success.

*Another great PHF achievement: As per Amie’s decree, Austin Haacke is now among the select few who are officially authorized to stand behind the counter in the shop!:) Congratulations!!
Rick Green

07/28/2022

Throwback Thursday! You never know what you may find in a canyon during monsoon season...

Canyoneering guide rescues baby bobcat at the bottom of a canyon in monsoon season. The cat wass weak and malnourished and had been sprayed by a skunk.

06/21/2022

As people descend on public parks and lands each summer, the number of potential backcountry accidents increases. Being well-prepared and informed about an area you're visiting will lower the chances of an incident while also helping lower your impact on fragile environments.

Learn more about how to stay safe in Utah's backcountry at visitutah.com/articles/search-and-rescue-utah.

Video: Local Studio Productions ft. Rick Green and Excursions of Escalante

05/26/2022

Rick Green, long-time member of Escalante's Search and Rescue team, shares tips to stay prepared, safe and respectful during your time in Utah's mighty deser...

05/24/2022

A HUGE Thank You to for including Rick on your awesome projects. Click link for full video.
More fun ahead!

Follow Rick Green, Owner and Guide at Excursions of Escalante, through the remote, enchanting corners of Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. Utah's ...

05/21/2022

Nice recommends for Utah fun!!

Regardless of how experienced you are, exploring with a guide can elevate your experience. Plus, you’ll be supporting the livelihoods of the people who care for and call Utah home.

03/17/2022

Throwback Thursday, the shop in June 2015.

09/22/2021

Family and in this epic . Not all have narrow sections, but some do and they can be a lot of !

09/05/2021

We had some fun with these two on a High Adventure Canyoneering Day! Escalante has had a lot of rain this Summer 🤗🤗

08/01/2021

Beautiful July day in the canyons with this family.

07/20/2021

Thank you Carri for this great reel and an awesome day in the canyons with you and your family!! Belay is On!

53 Likes, 6 Comments - Adventure | Outdoor Family () on Instagram: “Oh my heavens! We had the BEST time with this weekend. Seriously AmAZing!…”

06/03/2021

Rick working a new obstacle in this canyon. A deep hole that was once filled with sand.

05/17/2021

Thank you Dougald! for this fun article in Denver's Mile High Magazine, 5280.

Learning the ropes for a canyon-based adventure in Utah’s Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument.

02/04/2021

01/11/2021

Johnson Family practicing seated bridges, body bridges and stemming. Thank you for the photo!

11/03/2020

A little “post canyon” ascending training at the shop. Thank you to a great crew that joined our ACA (American Canyoneering Association) 2 Day Intro Course.

10/21/2020

Our new addition to the family, Norman "Norm". Sitting with Tolo, learning that he is not allowed in the kitchen of the shop :)

07/22/2020

Honeymoon trip for Austin and Anna! Thank you for spending a day in the slot canyons with us! @ Excursions of Escalante

06/14/2020

It’s a fabulous Sunday here in Escalante and Ryan, a veteran canyoneer is assisting Rick on their adventure today. Ryan and her family have been canyoneering with us since Ryan was five years old! We always look forward to their visits. 🤗

06/08/2020

The Huff Family joined us for a Private 2 Day Canyoneering Course last week. They came ready to rock with all their equipment 🤗. What a great couple of days with a fabulous family! @ Excursions of Escalante

04/16/2020

Throwback Thursday! Hoping to get back in the canyons soon!

We take a trip down the Egypt 1 slot canyon in the Grand Staircase/Escalante National Monument in Utah with Excursions of Escalante. Video shows tips on how ...

02/26/2020

We were lucky enough to get a table two days in a row at our favorite taco restaurant, El Viejo and Mundo was sporting our shirt :) Thank you for another fabulous meal!

02/24/2020

Thank you Steve Szoke for taking this photo of Rick yesterday here in Baja MX. Winter canyoneering fun!