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Big Bend National Park
Pricing: 3 Nights Lodging, $2,295 double occupancy, $2,395 single occupancy
February 23 - 26, 2024
Big Bend National Park, in the Chisos Mountains of west Texas, is the place you never expected. It is rugged and beautiful with a character as big as the state of Texas. Texas doesn't do small and with 801,000 acres Big Bend is no exception. On this trip you will have a chance to explore beautiful canyons and wide open desert.
For this trip we will stay at the eclectic Kushala. This beautiful property epitomizes the style of the west Texas deserts and is a prime location to get to the trails. You will have a private room for you and one other guest and plenty of common space to relax with friends.
Celebrating with friends at the high point of the park in Emory Peak.
Despite being one of the largest NP’s in the lower 48, Big Bend typically receives far fewer visitors than parks in neighboring states. That means that you can enjoy the majesty in of the park at your leisure.
This weekend trip starts on Friday and ends on Monday. We will spend Saturday and Sunday exploring the trails of the park. We can go to the high point in the park in Emory Peak at 7,825' or check out the dramatic drop off of the Window or the canyons of the Blue Creek Trail. The adventure we choose will depend on the groups skills and interests. In general, we will hike 8 - 10 miles per day with 1,000 - 2,000 ft of ascent.
Safety
Client and crew safety is the most important priority for any Top Out Adventures trip. We will take every precaution possible to mitigate risks and be prepared in the case of an emergency situation on the adventure.
Mitigation Precautions:
A trained first responder will be on the crew
All clients will be given a route briefing the day before and a printed map with contact numbers
Crew members will be carrying GPS spot trackers with SOS buttons
Crew members will be carrying 2-way radios
Home base crew will be tracking progress of the crew GPS trackers and will be able to contact Search and Rescue if needed.
The biodiversity of this park is astonishing; everything from sub-alpine to desert!
Food:
Our chefs will provide delicious and healthy family style meals to fuel your adventure. We will prepare breakfast and dinner at the house each day. We will have food available for packing lunches on the trail and snacks around the house. We can accommodate almost any dietary restrictions. Just let us know what you need, and we will make sure you have great options available.
What Our Guests Are Saying:
“Thanks to the organized, skillful and knwledgeable team of Top Out Adventures.”
— Adalgisa R.
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Adventure Rating Scale
Being aware of the physical requirements of an adventure trip is important for everyones enjoyment and safety. Below are the Top Out Adventure ratings. If you have questions regarding your preparedness for a trip ask us. If you would like help with training plans, we can help with that too.
Comfortable
Comfortable (1):
Limited activity 1 - 3 hours per day
No special outdoor skills required
Walking less than 3 miles and flat terrain
Altitude less than 3,000’ and little altitude gain
Comparable fitness level: Daily activity and run a 5K
Active
Active (2):
Activity 2 - 5 hours per day with some periods of exertion
Hiking upto 6 miles including uphill
Running 3 - 6 miles including uphill
Moderate elevation gain
Altitude 3,000’ - 5,000’
Regular fitness training and run a ½ marathon/sprint triathlon
Challenging
Challenging (3):
Activity 4 - 6 hours per day, mostly strenuous exertion
Hiking upto 15 miles including ascent of 1,000’ - 4,000’
Running upto 7 - 10 miles including ascent of 1,000’ - 4,000’
Altitude 8,000 - 14,000’
Regular fitness training, fast ½ marathon or marathon/triathlon
Top Out
Top Out (4)
Activity 10 - 12 hours per day with strenuous exertion
Hiking up to 12 miles including ascent up to 5,000’
Running 15 - 20 miles including ascent of 3,000’ - 4,000’
Regular fitness training, endurance event experience (ultra marathons or Ironman length triathlon)
Cancellation Policy:
We go outdoors for the experience of nature which comes with some unpredictability. With the exception of dangerous conditions, our trips run rain or shine. Make sure to carefully read the packing lists in the information you receive before your adventure. Having the right gear can make all the difference.
For domestic trips, you will receive a 100% refund for cancellation of any payments up to 30 days before the trip. Within 30 days you can choose between a 50% refund of payments received or a 100% credit towards another trip.
For international trips outside the United States, you will receive a 100% refund for cancellation of any payments up to 45 days before the trip. Within 45 days you can choose between a 50% refund of payments received or a 100% credit towards another trip.
If you have any questions or concerns or need to cancel a trip please e-mail us at info@topoutadventures.com