- Expedition to -
the Eerie Ghost Town
EXPEDITION
- to the -
EERIE GHOST TOWN
Curious. Forbidden.
Curious. Forbidden.
- Basecamp inside a 150 year old Wild West boom town!
- Cross flowing creeks in a lush desert canyon, 6,000 feet above scorching Death Valley
- Take a moonlit walk and enter the historic homes and mines of this “lawless and wicked” town
Expedition to
The EERIE GHOST TOWN
Death Valley
Length: 4 Days / 20 Miles
Trip Type: Moderate / Rugged
2023 Dates:
- Jan 26 – 29
6 spots remaining - Feb 23 – 26
6 spots remaining - March 23 – 26
6 spots remaining - Request a date
Cost: $1,325
- Deposit: $400
- Balance due: 90 days in advance
Expedition to the Eerie Ghost Town
- Basecamp inside a 150 year old Wild West boom town!
- Cross flowing creeks in a lush desert canyon, 6,000 feet above scorching Death Valley
- Take a moonlit walk and enter the historic homes and mines of this “lawless and wicked” town
Death Valley / 4 Days / 20 Miles
Trip Type: Moderate / Rugged
2023 Dates:
- Jan 26 – 29 6 spots remaining
- Feb 23 – 26 6 spots remaining
- March 23 – 26 6 spots remaining
- Request a date
Cost: $1,325
- Deposit: $400
- Balance due: 90 days in advance
Adventure
Itinerary
- Adventure Itinerary -
DAY ONE
Explore Death Valley’s front country on your own. Meet your guide in the early evening at the Surprise Canyon trailhead. Go over gear and itinerary, set up camp, and eat a hot cooked meal. Sleep next to a creek on the site of an old western mine.
0 miles
DAY ONE
Explore Death Valley’s front country on your own. Meet your guide in the early evening at the Surprise Canyon trailhead. Go over gear and itinerary, set up camp, and eat a hot cooked meal. Sleep next to a creek on the site of an old western mine.
0 miles
DAY TWO
We ascend into a shady canyon with a cold flowing creek. This road has been washed out for over thirty years, so prepare for obstacles! After passing abandoned trucks, foundations of miners’ homes, and even climbing a waterfall we see the smoke stack of the Panamint City mine welcome us to town.
7.5 miles
DAY TWO
We ascend into a shady canyon with a cold flowing creek. This road has been washed out for over thirty years, so prepare for obstacles! After passing abandoned trucks, foundations of miners’ homes, and even climbing a waterfall we see the smoke stack of the Panamint City mine welcome us to town.
7.5 miles
DAY THREE
Eat breakfast at “The Castle,” the swankiest ruin in town! Hike down Main Street, exploring several decrepit cottages, and head into the back hills to discover Thompson Camp. After dinner, the town comes alive, as we take a moonlit stroll and hear historic tales of the red light district and rowdy cowboys!
2-5 miles
DAY THREE
Eat breakfast at “The Castle,” the swankiest ruin in town! Hike down Main Street, exploring several decrepit cottages, and head into the back hills to discover Thompson Camp. After dinner, the town comes alive, as we take a moonlit stroll and hear historic tales of the red light district and rowdy cowboys!
2-5 miles
DAY FOUR
Pack up camp after breakfast and hike back through the lush canyon. Find the ruins of a brewery, and stop for lunch to enjoy the still winter desert. At the trailhead once more, we leave with happy memories of a historic and wild California landmark.
7.5 miles
DAY FOUR
Pack up camp after breakfast and hike back through the lush canyon. Find the ruins of a brewery, and stop for lunch to enjoy the still winter desert. At the trailhead once more, we leave with happy memories of a historic and wild California landmark.
7.5 miles
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What's Included?
Backcountry Accommodations
- 3-6 nights of wilderness camping
- National Park Wilderness Permits
Meals & Snacks
- All meals from the first day’s lunch to the last day’s lunch
- Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and lots of snacks!
Group Camping Gear
- Shared gear, bear canisters, water filters, stoves, cookware, first aid kit, wilderness permit, card games etc.
- Individual tents
- Personal trail journal
- Crampons
- See gear list
What's Not Included?
Transportation to Alaska
- Adventurers fly to Anchorage and take a taxi or shuttle to reach group meeting point in Alaska.
Gratuity for Guides
- 10% – 20% recommended
Trip Insurance
- Read the Terms and Conditions regarding our deposit and cancellation policy
- “Cancel for Any Reason” trip insurance is imperative
GEAR RENTAL PACKAGE
Backpack • Rain Cover • Sleeping Bag • Sleeping Pad • Camping Pillow • Trekking Poles • Headlamp • Batteries • Mug • Bowl • Utensils
* Tent already included with trip
Simply bring clothes!
$245/trip
What's Included?
Backcountry Accommodations
- 3-6 nights of wilderness camping
- National Park Wilderness Permits
Meals and Snacks
- All meals from the first day’s lunch to the last day’s lunch
- Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and lots of snacks!
Group Camping Gear
- Shared gear, bear canisters, water filters, stoves, cookware, first aid kit, wilderness permit, card games etc.
- Individual tents
- Personal trail journal
- Crampons
- See gear list
What's Not Included?
Transportation to Alaska
- Adventurers fly to Anchorage and take a taxi or shuttle to reach group meeting point in Alaska.
Personal Gear and Clothing
- Sleeping bag, sleeping pad, backpack
- Personal clothing
- See gear list
Gratuity for Guides
- 10% – 20% recommended
Trip Insurance
- Read Terms and Conditions for full deposit and cancellation policy
- “Cancel for Any Reason” trip insurance is imperative
Backcountry Evacuation
- Read Terms and Conditions for full evacuation policy
GEAR RENTAL
PACKAGE
Simply bring clothes! • $245 / trip
Backpack • Rain Cover • Sleeping Bag • Sleeping Pad • Camping Pillow • Trekking Poles • Headlamp • Batteries • Mug • Bowl • Utensils
* Tent already included with trip
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- Basecamp and explore the Ten Lakes Basin at leisure.
- Go off-trail to find a secret lake next to a 4,000 foot cliff!
Half Dome Hikers Club
4 Days | Moderate
- Climb Half Dome. Test your mettle on Yosemite’s classic challenge!
- Ascend the Mist Trail alongside Yosemite’s famed waterfalls!
Includes Half Dome!
Journey Through the Rushing Canyon
6 Days | Breezy - Moderate
- Swimming holes and waterfalls abound. Don’t forget your suit!
- Sleep under towering redwoods along an alluring riverbank.
Adventure of the Ten Lakes
5 Days | Breezy
- Basecamp and explore the Ten Lakes Basin at leisure.
- Go off-trail to find a secret lake next to a 4,000 foot cliff!
Half Dome Hikers Club
4 Days | Moderate
- Climb Half Dome. Test your mettle on Yosemite’s classic challenge!
- Ascend the Mist Trail alongside Yosemite’s famed waterfalls!
Includes Half Dome!
Journey Through the Rushing Canyon
6 Days | Breezy - Moderate
- Swimming holes and waterfalls abound. Don’t forget your suit!
- Sleep under towering redwoods along an alluring riverbank.
