Summit Utah's Kings Peak

OVERVIEW:

Spend substantial time in one of the most beautiful places in America - the high Uintas of Utah. Stroll though wildflower basins, sleep at turquoise alpine lakes, work your way over mountain passes, and stand upon Utah’s highest mountain - Kings Peak. Rising to 13,528’, Kings Peak is nestled in the heart of the Uintas and requires substantial time to reach her. Time that is filled with solitude, heavenly views, peace, and not an ounce of civilization. This 7-day journey circumnavigates you around Kings to experience all sides of her glory.

This 7-day, 6-night journey includes one hotel on the front-end, one hotel on the back-end, five full days hiking, four nights in tents, all meals on the mountain, and all transportation once in Utah. Backpacking gear can be included at checkout. Deposits and payment plans are welcomed here!

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Stand upon the highest mountain in Utah!
• Experience our nation’s most beautiful wilderness!
• Sleep 4 cozy nights under our darkest skies!
• 5 full days of exercise!
• 2 celebratory nights in a mountain town hotels!

DETAILS:

• Dates: September 8-14, 2024

• Required Skill Level = Novice
• Exertion Level = Moderate
• Mileage = 43
• Highs = 70’s / Lows = 40’s
• Location = Mountain View, WY
• Airport = Salt Lake City, Utah
• Backpacking gear can be included at checkout
• Maximum of 13 journeyers
• Registration closes 2 weeks prior to arrival
• A deposit to secure your spot is welcomed here! After placing your deposit, BE will email you your preferred payment plan!

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• Friendly, local, knowledgeable guides
• All meals and snacks on trail and at camp
• Welcome dinner
• Salt Lake City hotel on the front-end (double occupancy)
• Mountain View hotel on the back-end (double occupancy)
• Airport pickup and transportation to-and-from the mountain
• All permit fees.

WHAT’S EXCLUDED:

• Guide gratuity (10—20% customary).
• Snacks, beverages, and souvenirs bought in town.

RENTAL GEAR:

All of your gear needs to fit inside your pack, check out the Backpacking Gear List for your comprehensive list! Renting gear? You can rent now at checkout or later via our Gear Rental page! Have questions regarding gear? Contact Us! We love talking gear.

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY:

• Journeyers who cancel their journey 90+ days before the start date will be refunded the total amount minus processing fees and the $250 non-refundable deposit.
• Journeyers who cancel their journey30 to 90 days before the start state will be refunded half the total amount minus processing fees.
• Journeyers who cancel their journey less than 30 days before the start date will not be refunded.
• Participants who choose to leave an active journey for any reason are not entitled to a refund. Due to the nature and heavy costs of operating permits, BE must adhere to the above itinerary and refund policy.

FINE PRINT:

Above itinerary is subject to change per guide’s discretion. Although beginning & end points do not change, daily mileages may be manipulated to better meet groups needs.

QUESTIONS? Feel free to Contact Us! We love talking about all things BE related!

MORE DETAILS? Visit the journey on the BELAYEXPEDITIONS website! Click here!

Host or Publisher Megan Belay Taylor