"The drama of Zion Canyon's sheer Navajo sandstone towers and cliffs demand pedal assist. I consider myself a proficient cyclist, but I notch up my e-bike's power boost so I can devote my energy to admiring the soft red glow of Watchman peak looming high above the Virgin River. It's a late afternoon in early June and Zion National Park is the first stop on my four-day trip with EXP Journeys, a tour operator specializing in bespoke, high-touch adventure trips."
"Co-founders Kevin Jackson and Andrew Roberts have led trips around the globe, from the Pyrenees to Everest Base Camp, and kept feeling a pull back to America's wild places, particularly the Southwest. Their trips reimagine the American camping experience with passionate guides, luxe amenities once reserved for Africa's high-end safari camps, and, through a partnership with Navajo-owned tour company, Monument Valley Safari, native storytellers. "These tourism projects allow us to share our land but also our culture," says owner Shaye Holiday. "That exchange keeps our culture alive.""
Zion Canyon's sheer Navajo sandstone towers invite e-bike use to conserve energy for scenic appreciation. EXP Journeys operates bespoke, high-touch, multi-day trips that secure quiet access to popular trails like Pa'Rus by leveraging guide knowledge and scouting. Rising visitation to Zion has nearly doubled to almost five million annually, complicating independent visits and camping logistics. EXP Journeys reduces those barriers by handling logistics and offering leave-no-trace mobile camps set up quickly on public land. Co-founders emphasize reimagined American camping with passionate guides, upscale amenities, and partnerships with Navajo-owned Monument Valley Safari to integrate native storytellers and cultural exchange.
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