Oct 22–Oct 25th, 2009 Canyonlands Journey
Canyonlands National Park: Needles District in Utah
Join us for four days in one of our country's most remote and beautiful areas: Canyonlands National Park. Full of incredible hikes and views, Canyonlands has amazing experiences for everyone, whether you're a novice or well-traveled hiker. October is a great month to be in southern Utah: the sun warms up the days, and the nights are cool and crisp -- perfect for sitting around the fire. We'll make sure you have plenty of time to enjoy the outdoors as well as time for self-reflection -- both of which can be increasingly difficult to find time for nowadays. Let us take you on a journey that will replenish you physically, spiritually and emotionally.
Canyonlands National Park is located to the southwest of Moab, Utah, and preserves a colorful landscape eroded into countless canyons, mesas and buttes by the Colorado River, the Green River, and their respective tributaries. The rivers divide the park into four districts: the rivers themselves, the Island in the Sky, the Maze, and The Needles District (where we'll spend our time).
This area was once home of the Ancestral Puebloan Indians, of which many traces can be found. Although the items and tools they used have been largely taken away by looters, some of their stone and mud dwellings are well-preserved. The Ancestral Puebloans also left traces in the form of petroglyphs, most notably on the so-called Newspaper Rock near the Visitor Center at the entrance of this district.
CEREMONY Experiencing indigenous rituals and traditions can be transforming. European and American business executives who have joined Lead Feather's journeys have found the experience new, unforgettable, and deeply satisfying. Guided by ancient spiritual and cultural wisdom, our leaders will welcome us to participate in these sacred ceremonies, which may include talking circles, drumming and singing circles, sacred fire ceremonies, pipe ceremonies, storytelling, and sweat lodges. Please click the following link for a quick description of a few of the ceremonies that are often enjoyed on our journeys: Ceremonies
YOUR GUIDES In addition to our Native Teachers, we'll be accompanied by veteran outdoor guides and wilderness educators. You can rest assured that your comfort and safety are in professional hands. With Lead Feather, your time is spent connecting. Our professionals take care of the rest.
ACTIVITY LEVEL Lead Feather's Canyonlands journey is moderately strenuous, so you will need to be in relatively good shape to participate. You'll need to be able to hike several miles on varying terrain while at mountain elevations, carry a day-pack, and sleep in a tent (on a camping pad). We are teachers, so no previous backcountry travel or camping experience is necessary-- just a willing mind and reasonably able body. Please contact us if you have questions about the activity level or if you would like a more detailed explanation of the journey.
Itinerary: Please open the print brochure: Canyonlands Print Brochure
