Multiday Immersive Nature Experiences
Guided Backpacking | Mogollon Rim & Arizona White Mountains
Our Mission
Backpack Arizona advocates for conservation and sustainable use of wild land through immersive, multiday backcountry experiences on the Mogollon Rim and AZ White Mountains.
In more practical terms, we’re guiding you on a backpacking trip deep in the Arizona backcountry with everything we need to sustain us for a few days strapped to our backs.
What We Offer
Backpack Arizona is a facilitator of wilderness experiences. Our private tours are customized based on our guests’ goals and skill level. We also outfit you with the necessary gear and resources to be successful in the backcountry for multiple days.
All backpacking trips are led by an expert guide who not only knows the trails and surrounding area like their own neighborhood, but is a certified Wilderness First Responder (WFR), trained to provide emergency medical care in remote environments.
Who We Serve
At Backpack Arizona, we believe everyone deserves the chance to explore the backcountry—so long as it's safe to do so and you bring an open mind, you're welcome to join us on an adventure!
We guide trips on a variety of trails and wilderness areas across Arizona, offering experiences for all skill levels—from beginner-friendly hikes to more challenging treks.
We’re especially passionate about helping people experience the Arizona outdoors who may not have had the opportunity before, whether due to limited resources, life circumstances, or other barriers.
Of course, we love guiding seasoned adventurers too—and often learn a thing or two from them along the way! If you have your own gear, you may even qualify for a trip discount.
No matter who you are, when you adventure with Backpack Arizona, you can count on us to prioritize your safety, comfort, and well-being. Our trips may take us far off the beaten path, but respect and dignity for every person will always come first.
What is Backpacking?
Backpacking is simply the art of throwing everything we need to care for ourselves in a pack (food, water filter, & shelter), hiking miles into the wilderness, and camping for a few days.
There are of course variations to this (thru-hiking, loops, etc.), but Backpack Arizona’s nature experiences are usually out-and-back, meaning we hike to a camp and establish a base to explore the area from.
Why Backpacking?
A backpacking trip just hits differently than other camping styles.
We’re miles from infrastructure and comfort as we know it. There are no cars, cabins, bathrooms, roads, etc. We arrive at the campsite by trail and our own physical prowess.
Once there, our days are full with simple yet stunningly fulfilling activities: hiking, fishing, climbing through canyons, swimming, sharing meals, resting, soaking in the beauty around us, and connecting with others.
For us, backpacking is merely a vehicle for accessing wild and remote places that remove us from our artificial constructs. This allows us to be present in a beautiful setting and reengage with a more natural, grounded version of ourselves.
The joys our guests feel during and after our experiences are not easily conveyed into words. Ultimately, the only way to truly understand is to experience it yourself. What we can say is that surrendering to this process has changed our lives in powerful ways—and it’s something we’re grateful to share with others.
Never Backpacked Before?
Whether it’s your first time sleeping outside or 100th, there are numerous trip experiences and levels guests can choose. We have the ability to turn the difficulty up or down based on your preferences.
Furthermore, your guide is a trained Wilderness First Responder who is equipped to provide emergency medical services in remote settings.
No gear? No problem!
We provide essential and high-quality equipment at the request of our guests at no additional charge, along with a list of items for you to bring so you are assured a comfortable journey.
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