Utah Outdoor Adventures
Overview
Expert Summary
Detailed Insights
Utah Outdoor Adventures excels at providing highly personalized and engaging guided outdoor experiences, specifically snowshoeing and mild river rafting. Their unique value lies in the exceptional knowledge and flexibility of their guides who tailor tours to individual family interests (nature, history, thrill, pace), ensure low crowd levels for a more intimate experience, and offer convenient services like pickup, equipment, and even snacks/photos. It's ideal for families seeking a safe, educational, and fun introduction to outdoor sports without the hassle of planning or gear.
Key Highlights
- ✓Personalized tours with dedicated guides for each family/group, allowing for tailored experiences.
- ✓Guides are highly knowledgeable about terrain, local history, geography, and wildlife, providing educational commentary.
- ✓Consistently low crowd levels reported, often seeing few to no other groups for a private feel.
- ✓Convenient pickup and drop-off services available, especially noted for Park City snowshoeing tours.
- ✓High-quality equipment supplied for activities like snowshoeing.
- ✓Guides make mild activities exciting for children, e.g., encouraging raft 'races' on calm rivers or seeking thrilling elements like steep snow hills.
- ✓Complimentary water and snacks provided by guides on rafting tours.
- ✓Complimentary photos taken during rafting tours, available afterward.
- ✓Opportunities for wildlife sightings, such as moose during snowshoeing.
- ✓Flexible guides who pivot to meet the needs and interests of children and the whole party.
Standout Features
- ⭐Expert, engaging, and flexible guides who personalize the experience.
- ⭐Private family/group rafts, allowing for a customized journey.
- ⭐Inclusion of educational insights on nature, history, and geography.
- ⭐Ability to customize routes and activity pace on the fly to match group preferences.
- ⭐Comfortable transportation (pickup/drop-off) and provision of quality equipment.
- ⭐Beautiful and diverse scenic locations (e.g., farmlands, mountains, cliffs, natural features like 'Devil's Slide').
- ⭐Complimentary water and snacks included on rafting tours.
- ⭐Complimentary photos provided after rafting tours.
- ⭐Excellent opportunities for wildlife observation.
Perfect For
Ideal For
💡Pro Tips from Reviews
- →Communicate your family's specific interests (e.g., nature, history, thrill, gentle pace) to your guide to ensure a tailored experience.
- →Request specific guides mentioned in reviews (e.g., Joe for snowshoeing, Blake for rafting) if their approach aligns with your preferences.
- →Utilize the convenient pickup and drop-off service if staying in areas like Park City for snowshoeing.
- →Be prepared to listen to guide instructions for safety and to get the most out of the experience, especially on rafting tours.
- →Expect low crowd levels and a more private tour experience.
- →While snacks are provided on rafting, consider bringing specific snacks if your children have particular dietary needs or preferences.
Things to Consider
- ⚠Rafting tours are described as 'Class 2' rapids, which are 'pretty low on the excitement side'; might not satisfy families seeking high-adrenaline white water rafting.
Price & Value
While no specific prices are mentioned, the reviews consistently highlight a high-value experience. This is evidenced by the personalized service, expert guides, convenience (pickup, equipment, snacks, photos), and the ability to tailor tours to individual family needs, all of which contribute to exceeding parental expectations for the cost.
♿Accessibility & Special Needs
- •No specific accessibility accommodations are mentioned in the reviews.
- •Snowshoeing and rafting inherently require a degree of physical mobility (walking in snow, getting into/out of a raft, paddling).
🍎Food & Drink Policy
- •Rafting tours include water and snacks provided by the guide.
- •Snowshoeing tours do not mention provided food, but convenient pickup suggests no major need to pack extensive meals.
🚗Parking Info
- •Snowshoeing: Pickup from condos in Park City is offered, eliminating the need for personal parking.
- •Rafting: Not explicitly mentioned, but likely involves a designated meeting point.
👥Crowd Levels
- •Very low. Snowshoeing tours reported seeing 'only 2 other groups in 3 hours' or 'almost no other traffic'.
- •Rafting tours noted having 'the River to ourselves for the beginning of the ride' and 'each family was assigned to its own raft', indicating a private experience.
🛡️Safety Features
- •Guides are highly knowledgeable about terrain and river conditions (e.g., guiding through shallow parts).
- •Rafting activities require teamwork and listening to guide instructions, implying safety briefings and continuous guidance.
- •The rafting described (Class 2 rapids) is inherently a safer, introductory level to white water rafting.
- •Guides ensure all participants can get the hang of paddling before starting the main activity.
⏰When to Avoid
- • Families seeking intense, high-class white water rafting rapids, as the described tours are Class 2 and more mild.
- • Parents of very young children (toddlers or preschoolers) for rafting, as the activities described cater to school-aged kids (9+).
- • Families who prefer self-guided adventures and do not wish to be accompanied by a guide.
Pricing/Package/Events
Pricing & Packages
Weber River Rafting Trip
Not specified, but includes shuttle service back to carDuration: 2+ hours on the water (longest half-day trip)
Experience an awesome Park City river rafting trip on the beautiful Weber River including solid class II - class II+ rapids, plenty of waves, wildlife and scenery.
Includes:
- •Experienced Guide
- •Rafts
- •Paddles
- •PFDs (life jacket)
- •Water
- •Snacks
- •Safety speech
- •Shuttle ride back to the put-in and your car
- •Complimentary photos (if phone is left in car)
Weber River Kayak Tour
Not specifiedDuration: 2+ hours on the water
Embark on a river kayaking adventure along the scenic Weber River, featuring class II - class II+ rapids, rolling waves, wildlife sightings, and stunning scenery!
Park City SUP Tour
Not specifiedDuration: 2 hours
A fun and relaxing way to get on the water on East Canyon Reservoir.
Park City Hiking Tour
Not specifiedDuration: Not specified
Enjoy a breathtaking hiking trip where you are likely to see wildlife in their natural habitat, beautiful meadows and landscapes filled with lush desert forests, high-altitude plants, and an overall scenery unlike anything else in the country.
Includes:
- •Professional guide
Park City Snowshoe Tour
Not specified (solo price vs. group rate for 2+ individuals)Duration: 2 hours on the trail
Enjoy a scenic snowshoeing tour through the picturesque mountains surrounding Park City. Excellent for those seeking an alternative to skiing, new adventure, or a rewarding workout.
Includes:
- •Pickup and dropoff in and around Park City
- •Professional guide
- •Snowshoes
- •Trekking poles
- •Water
Events & Schedule
🍎Food Policy
- • Snacks and water are provided on rafting trips.
🛡️Safety Policy
- • Rafting: An experienced guide will give a safety speech at the beginning of the tour. PFDs (life jackets) are provided.
- • Rafting: Occasionally people fall out of the boat, usually when not paying attention, but it is rare.
- • Rafting: It is highly unlikely that the raft will flip over on the section of the Weber River used.
- • Snowshoeing: Low impact activity, not hard on old injuries or joints. Guides pace themselves and adapt to the group's needs and capabilities.
📅Booking Policy
- • All raft trips are by reservation only.
- • Book online or text/call 801-703-3357. Provide name for reservation, day of week, date of month, time of day (either 9-12 or 1-4), and how many people.
- • Round-Trip transportation to-and-from Park City must be arranged ahead of time by call (not online).
- • Waivers are signed at the river put-in location.
- • Snowshoe tours are private; groups are not combined.
🚗Parking Information
- • Most clients drive or arrange transportation to the meeting location on the river for rafting.
- • Shuttle ride back to the put-in and client's car is included in rafting trip pricing.
What People Say
What's Great
- Fun and entertaining activities (mentioned in 2 reviews)
- Spacious play areas (mentioned in 2 reviews)
Areas for Improvement
- Parking can be challenging (mentioned in 2 reviews)
Recent Reviews
Jeny Mauro
2 months agoIncredible snowshoe hike for all ages! Joe picked us up at our condo and took us on the most breathtaking experience. The location was remote but still within the city limits. We only passed 2 other groups in the 3 hours we were on our excursion. Joe was very knowledgeable regarding the terrain and explained several interesting facts about the area. He had us experience walking in fresh snow as well as walk down a very steep hill for the thrill. Joe also spotted a moose which made the trip even better. If you are in or near Park City this is a MUST!! Make sure to ask for Joe.
Riel Smith-Harrison
3 months agoAwesome experience snowshoeing. Jeremy was a fantastic guide and made sure that the whole party had fun. We had options for routes and were able to find one with almost no other traffic. We were also able to pivot to meet the needs of my two nephews and they had a great time. Would book again for sure.
Richard Au
8 months agoWe went on a guided rafting tour that included my wife, two children (9 and 12), and myself. I knew this would be a class 2 "rapid" which means pretty low on the excitement side, but I was hoping to give my family a positive introduction to rafting and hopefully see some nice scenery. The experience did all that and went far beyond my expectations! First, each family was assigned to its own raft. This was great because our terrific guide, Blake, was able to tailor the experience to us as individuals. For starters, he ensured that everyone could get the hang of paddling. Once Blake realized our interest in nature and history, he was able to point out/share interesting details about how geography was formed, how settlers moved through the area, and pointed out animals and signs of animal activity. The rafting itself was super fun. Even though the river was quite mild, Blake made it fun for us when he saw how the kids (inspired by the olympics) wanted to paddle fast and pass other boats. Finally, the scenery around the river itself had incredible variety. From farmlands to going under bridges, passing gorgeous mountains, cliffs, and natural features such as "Devil's Slide", this really had it all. Blake even provided water and snacks!
Jeralyn Laran
10 months agoIt was a great time! Tyler was our guide and he was awesome to have on the River, guiding us. We went on the 10:20 float and was able to have the River to ourselves for the beginning of the ride. We went while the river was a little more shallow than usual, but Tyler did great at guiding us through those parts. We had a couple of rapids and some leisure time too, to see the views. They also had took some pictures on the River, so that was cool to have right after we got off! 3 out of the 4 of us went white water rafting for the first time, and it was a great time. Requires some level of teamwork and listening to instruction from the guide. We were able to have conversation and listen to him.
Rose Alyea
a month agoHad a great day snowshoeing in Park City with Utah Outdoor Adventures. Thank you for picking us up in comfort, supplying us with the best equipment, showing us the land, and taking us home at the end of the trip. Would love to come back and take another tour some day!