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Glen
Canyon
Backcountry
Club
What We Do
Glen Canyon Backcountry Club is a small guiding outfit based in Escalante, Utah. We lead day hikes and multi-day backpacking trips through the wild canyons, mesas, and slickrock of the Escalante and Glen Canyon country. Our focus is on small groups, off-trail exploration, and connecting deeply with the land through natural history, stories, and low-impact travel.
Our Hikes
Glen Canyon Backcountry Club offers intermediate day-hikes and intermediate to challenging backpacking trips (2-8 days).
Awaiting Approval
We’re in the permitting process, so we can’t share hikes, routes, or prices just yet — but we’ll be ready to launch in Summer 2026.
Terrain
All trips are off-trail and cover a variety of desert terrain, from narrow canyons to overland travel. Expect sand, slickrock, flowing water, and some non-technical scrambling. These trips are not aimed at one destination. This is an opportunity to experience and immerse yourself in the Glen Canyon region's diverse terrain, ecology, and conditions.
Conditions
Desert weather and water conditions fluctuate constantly. We tailor trips to the safest conditions possible based on the seasons and local weather patterns, which can include flash floods, high heat, snow, and variable water availability.
Where We Go
All routes are within Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and will extend into Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in the near future.
Group Size
Small group sizes ensure an intimate and safe canyon experience. (3 to 8 guests with a ratio of 1 guide per 4 clients.)
Who It’s For
Prior experience is encouraged, though not required. We do have some fitness guidelines and recommendations to ensure you choose the most enjoyable trip for your abilities.
We look forward to planning a memorable Glen Canyon Backcountry Club trip that you will always cherish.
Meet the Guides: "We Three"
Before Glen Canyon Dam was built in 1963, folk singer Katie Lee, photographer Tad Nichols, and guide Frank Wright spent as much time exploring Glen Canyon as they could. The trio called themselves "We Three" and their passion for Glen Canyon inspires desert lovers to this day––especially the Glen Canyon Backcountry Club.
Our guides, Aaron, Morgan, and Victor, met and bonded over backpacking and river trips throughout the Glen Canyon region. In addition to studying the land on foot, each have extensive experience in the area's natural and human history, stewardship, and sharing these places respectfully with the public.
Aaron Crosby
A decade ago, Aaron Crosby packed up his old Subaru in Boston and headed to Utah. He was lured West to work with the Utah Conservation Corps and Escalante River Watershed Project to remove non-native Russian Olive from the Escalante River canyons. Aaron has also worked as a Forest Service Backcountry Ranger in the Eastern Sierra's Inyo National Forest, but the canyons called him back.
Aaron's hiking career began in the rugged White Mountains of New Hampshire, where he summitted all 48 4,000-foot peaks. He used to call himself "more of a mountain guy," but with an eye for details, the desert has captivated Aaron's attention and stories. Aaron will make you laugh, keep a careful watch on weather conditions, and seek the best possible water sources.
Morgan Sjogren
In 2016, after one trip to the Glen Canyon region, Morgan knew it was home. Living out of her Jeep and tent, she incessantly explored the Colorado Plateau's canyons while writing about the area's history and current events. Morgan is the author of four books about the region, including The Best Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Hikes. She retraced century-old Glen Canyon expedition routes for Path of Light: A Walk Through Colliding Legacies of Glen Canyon, which won the Utah Book Award and represented the state at the Library of Congress in 2025.
A former competitive runner, on track and trails, Morgan found her stride in the desert, where she traded a watch for a topo map. The canyons taught her the value of slowing down to immerse yourself in the landscape. Morgan loves to share desert history, is known to attract wildlife (see for yourself), and hopes to inspire you to keep Glen Canyon in your heart long after your trip.
Victor Coulon
Born in France, Victor immigrated to the US in his early 20s. After several years in New York City and Salt Lake City, he gradually made his way south, drawn by Utah’s sandstone canyons. Over the past few years, he has lived and worked in the Glen Canyon region, where he served as a volunteer coordinator for Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management and the Monument’s official friends organization.
In this role, Victor led volunteer crews deep into the backcountry to repair visitor impacts and protect fragile ecosystems. He’s known for keeping his teams safe, well-fed, and inspired after long days in the field.
Victor is a slickrock devotee constantly seeking interesting routes through the desert. Victor is a thoughtful leader with an infectious passion for the desert. Don't be surprised if he is as excited as the guests each day of your hike.
About Glen Canyon Backcountry Club
In 1963, Glen Canyon Dam drowned what many consider a lost Eden. For 186 miles, the Colorado River gently flowed through a golden sandstone paradise teeming with sculpted grottos, lush side-canyons, and a rich human history. Today, much of Glen Canyon is submerged under Lake Powell, but its tributary canyons are a well preserved time-capsule of Glen's grandeur.
Many people who experienced Glen Canyon before the Dam look to the Escalante River canyons as its best relic. The 85-mile river begins among the Ponderosa Trees near the town of Escalante, Utah, then makes its way through a colorful sandstone canyon as it meanders toward what is today Lake Powell Reservoir. As Lake Powell shrinks, areas of Glen Canyon are making a miraculous return, allowing glimpses of its undammed past.
The Escalante River supports a lush riparian habitat and abundant wildlife. All are reminders of what has made this area a sacred homeland to Indigenous people since time immemorial. Flowing through Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, the Escalante River and surrounding canyons are the heartbeat of Utah's red rock landscape.
As you trek through 200-million-year-old Navajo Sandstone, a trip with Glen Canyon Backcountry Club will transport you back in time, while bringing heightened awareness to the present. Unplug and immerse yourself in nature's art gallery and an archive of human history. Glen Canyon is a place that reminds us of what it means to belong to nature.
Come join the Glen Canyon Backcountry Club!
Stay in the loop
We're currently waiting on our guiding permit and plan to open trips in Summer 2026.
If you’d like to receive updates, sign up for our newsletter.
For more information, follow us on Instagram or contact us contact@glencanyonbackcountryclub.com
Launching Soon!
We're currently waiting on our guiding permit and plan to open trips in Summer 2026.
Sign Up for our Newsletter
Glen
Canyon
Backcountry
Club
What We Do
Glen Canyon Backcountry Club is a small guiding outfit based in Escalante, Utah. We lead day hikes and multi-day backpacking trips through the wild canyons, mesas, and slickrock of the Escalante and Glen Canyon country. Our focus is on small groups, off-trail exploration, and connecting deeply with the land through natural history, stories, and low-impact travel.
Our Hikes
Glen Canyon Backcountry Club offers intermediate day-hikes and intermediate to challenging backpacking trips (2-8 days).
Awaiting Approval
We’re in the permitting process, so we can’t share hikes, routes, or prices just yet — but we’ll be ready to launch in Summer 2026.
Terrain
All trips are off-trail and cover a variety of desert terrain, from narrow canyons to overland travel. Expect sand, slickrock, flowing water, and some non-technical scrambling. These trips are not aimed at one destination. This is an opportunity to experience and immerse yourself in the Glen Canyon region's diverse terrain, ecology, and conditions.
Conditions
Desert weather and water conditions fluctuate constantly. We tailor trips to the safest conditions possible based on the seasons and local weather patterns, which can include flash floods, high heat, snow, and variable water availability.
Where We Go
All routes are within Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and will extend into Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in the near future.
Group Size
Small group sizes ensure an intimate and safe canyon experience. (3 to 8 guests with a ratio of 1 guide per 4 clients.)
Who It’s For
Prior experience is encouraged, though not required. We do have some fitness guidelines and recommendations to ensure you choose the most enjoyable trip for your abilities.
We look forward to planning a memorable Glen Canyon Backcountry Club trip that you will always cherish.
Meet the Guides: "We Three"
Before Glen Canyon Dam was built in 1963, folk singer Katie Lee, photographer Tad Nichols, and guide Frank Wright spent as much time exploring Glen Canyon as they could. The trio called themselves "We Three" and their passion for Glen Canyon inspires desert lovers to this day––especially the Glen Canyon Backcountry Club.
Our guides, Aaron, Morgan, and Victor, met and bonded over backpacking and river trips throughout the Glen Canyon region. In addition to studying the land on foot, each have extensive experience in the area's natural and human history, stewardship, and sharing these places respectfully with the public.
Aaron Crosby
A decade ago, Aaron Crosby packed up his old Subaru in Boston and headed to Utah. He was lured West to work with the Utah Conservation Corps and Escalante River Watershed Project to remove non-native Russian Olive from the Escalante River canyons. Aaron has also worked as a Forest Service Backcountry Ranger in the Eastern Sierra's Inyo National Forest, but the canyons called him back.
Aaron's hiking career began in the rugged White Mountains of New Hampshire, where he summitted all 48 4,000-foot peaks. He used to call himself "more of a mountain guy," but with an eye for details, the desert has captivated Aaron's attention and stories. Aaron will make you laugh, keep a careful watch on weather conditions, and seek the best possible water sources.
Morgan Sjogren
In 2016, after one trip to the Glen Canyon region, Morgan knew it was home. Living out of her Jeep and tent, she incessantly explored the Colorado Plateau's canyons while writing about the area's history and current events. Morgan is the author of four books about the region, including The Best Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Hikes. She retraced century-old Glen Canyon expedition routes for Path of Light: A Walk Through Colliding Legacies of Glen Canyon, which won the Utah Book Award and represented the state at the Library of Congress in 2025.
A former competitive runner, on track and trails, Morgan found her stride in the desert, where she traded a watch for a topo map. The canyons taught her the value of slowing down to immerse yourself in the landscape. Morgan loves to share desert history, is known to attract wildlife (see for yourself), and hopes to inspire you to keep Glen Canyon in your heart long after your trip.
Victor Coulon
Born in France, Victor immigrated to the US in his early 20s. After several years in New York City and Salt Lake City, he gradually made his way south, drawn by Utah’s sandstone canyons. Over the past few years, he has lived and worked in the Glen Canyon region, where he served as a volunteer coordinator for Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management and the Monument’s official friends organization.
In this role, Victor led volunteer crews deep into the backcountry to repair visitor impacts and protect fragile ecosystems. He’s known for keeping his teams safe, well-fed, and inspired after long days in the field.
Victor is a slickrock devotee constantly seeking interesting routes through the desert. Victor is a thoughtful leader with an infectious passion for the desert. Don't be surprised if he is as excited as the guests each day of your hike.
About Glen Canyon Backcountry Club
In 1963, Glen Canyon Dam drowned what many consider a lost Eden. For 186 miles, the Colorado River gently flowed through a golden sandstone paradise teeming with sculpted grottos, lush side-canyons, and a rich human history. Today, much of Glen Canyon is submerged under Lake Powell, but its tributary canyons are a well preserved time-capsule of Glen's grandeur.
Many people who experienced Glen Canyon before the Dam look to the Escalante River canyons as its best relic. The 85-mile river begins among the Ponderosa Trees near the town of Escalante, Utah, then makes its way through a colorful sandstone canyon as it meanders toward what is today Lake Powell Reservoir. As Lake Powell shrinks, areas of Glen Canyon are making a miraculous return, allowing glimpses of its undammed past.
The Escalante River supports a lush riparian habitat and abundant wildlife. All are reminders of what has made this area a sacred homeland to Indigenous people since time immemorial. Flowing through Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, the Escalante River and surrounding canyons are the heartbeat of Utah's red rock landscape.
As you trek through 200-million-year-old Navajo Sandstone, a trip with Glen Canyon Backcountry Club will transport you back in time, while bringing heightened awareness to the present. Unplug and immerse yourself in nature's art gallery and an archive of human history. Glen Canyon is a place that reminds us of what it means to belong to nature.
Come join the Glen Canyon Backcountry Club!
Stay in the loop
We're currently waiting on our guiding permit and plan to open trips in Summer 2026.
If you’d like to receive updates, sign up for our newsletter.
For more information, follow us on Instagram or contact us contact@glencanyonbackcountryclub.com
Launching Soon!
We're currently waiting on our guiding permit and plan to open trips in Summer 2026.
Sign Up for our Newsletter
Glen
Canyon
Backcountry
Club
What We Do
Glen Canyon Backcountry Club is a small guiding outfit based in Escalante, Utah. We lead day hikes and multi-day backpacking trips through the wild canyons, mesas, and slickrock of the Escalante and Glen Canyon country. Our focus is on small groups, off-trail exploration, and connecting deeply with the land through natural history, stories, and low-impact travel.
Our Hikes
Glen Canyon Backcountry Club offers intermediate day-hikes and intermediate to challenging backpacking trips (2-8 days).
Terrain
All trips are off-trail and cover a variety of desert terrain, from narrow canyons to overland travel. Expect sand, slickrock, flowing water, and some non-technical scrambling. These trips are not aimed at one destination. This is an opportunity to experience and immerse yourself in the Glen Canyon region's diverse terrain, ecology, and conditions.
Conditions
Desert weather and water conditions fluctuate constantly. We tailor trips to the safest conditions possible based on the seasons and local weather patterns, which can include flash floods, high heat, snow, and variable water availability.
Where We Go
All routes are within Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and will extend into Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in the near future.
Group Size
Small group sizes ensure an intimate and safe canyon experience. (3 to 8 guests with a ratio of 1 guide per 4 clients.)
Who It’s For
Prior experience is encouraged, though not required. We do have some fitness guidelines and recommendations to ensure you choose the most enjoyable trip for your abilities.
We look forward to planning a memorable Glen Canyon Backcountry Club trip that you will always cherish.
Awaiting Approval
We’re in the permitting process, so we can’t share hikes, routes, or prices just yet—but we’ll be ready to launch in Summer 2026.
Meet the Guides: "We Three"
Before Glen Canyon Dam was built in 1963, folk singer Katie Lee, photographer Tad Nichols, and guide Frank Wright spent as much time exploring Glen Canyon as they could. The trio called themselves "We Three" and their passion for Glen Canyon inspires desert lovers to this day––especially the Glen Canyon Backcountry Club.
Our guides, Aaron, Morgan, and Victor, met and bonded over backpacking and river trips throughout the Glen Canyon region. In addition to studying the land on foot, each have extensive experience in the area's natural and human history, stewardship, and sharing these places respectfully with the public.
Aaron Crosby
A decade ago, Aaron Crosby packed up his old Subaru in Boston and headed to Utah. He was lured West to work with the Utah Conservation Corps and Escalante River Watershed Project to remove non-native Russian Olive from the Escalante River canyons. Aaron has also worked as a Forest Service Backcountry Ranger in the Eastern Sierra's Inyo National Forest, but the canyons called him back.
Aaron's hiking career began in the rugged White Mountains of New Hampshire, where he summitted all 48 4,000-foot peaks. He used to call himself "more of a mountain guy," but with an eye for details, the desert has captivated Aaron's attention and stories. Aaron will make you laugh, keep a careful watch on weather conditions, and seek the best possible water sources.
Morgan Sjogren
In 2016, after one trip to the Glen Canyon region, Morgan knew it was home. Living out of her Jeep and tent, she incessantly explored the Colorado Plateau's canyons while writing about the area's history and current events. Morgan is the author of four books about the region, including The Best Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Hikes. She retraced century-old Glen Canyon expedition routes for Path of Light: A Walk Through Colliding Legacies of Glen Canyon, which won the Utah Book Award and represented the state at the Library of Congress in 2025.
A former competitive runner, on track and trails, Morgan found her stride in the desert, where she traded a watch for a topo map. The canyons taught her the value of slowing down to immerse yourself in the landscape. Morgan loves to share desert history, is known to attract wildlife (see for yourself), and hopes to inspire you to keep Glen Canyon in your heart long after your trip.
Victor Coulon
Born in France, Victor immigrated to the US in his early 20s. After several years in New York City and Salt Lake City, he gradually made his way south, drawn by Utah’s sandstone canyons. Over the past few years, he has lived and worked in the Glen Canyon region, where he served as a volunteer coordinator for Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management and the Monument’s official friends organization.
In this role, Victor led volunteer crews deep into the backcountry to repair visitor impacts and protect fragile ecosystems. He’s known for keeping his teams safe, well-fed, and inspired after long days in the field.
Victor is a slickrock devotee constantly seeking interesting routes through the desert. Victor is a thoughtful leader with an infectious passion for the desert. Don't be surprised if he is as excited as the guests each day of your hike.
About Glen Canyon Backcountry Club
In 1963, Glen Canyon Dam drowned what many consider a lost Eden. For 186 miles, the Colorado River gently flowed through a golden sandstone paradise teeming with sculpted grottos, lush side-canyons, and a rich human history. Today, much of Glen Canyon is submerged under Lake Powell, but its tributary canyons are a well preserved time-capsule of Glen's grandeur.
Many people who experienced Glen Canyon before the Dam look to the Escalante River canyons as its best relic. The 85-mile river begins among the Ponderosa Trees near the town of Escalante, Utah, then makes its way through a colorful sandstone canyon as it meanders toward what is today Lake Powell Reservoir. As Lake Powell shrinks, areas of Glen Canyon are making a miraculous return, allowing glimpses of its undammed past.
The Escalante River supports a lush riparian habitat and abundant wildlife. All are reminders of what has made this area a sacred homeland to Indigenous people since time immemorial. Flowing through Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, the Escalante River and surrounding canyons are the heartbeat of Utah's red rock landscape.
As you trek through 200-million-year-old Navajo Sandstone, a trip with Glen Canyon Backcountry Club will transport you back in time, while bringing heightened awareness to the present. Unplug and immerse yourself in nature's art gallery and an archive of human history. Glen Canyon is a place that reminds us of what it means to belong to nature.
Come join the Glen Canyon Backcountry Club!
Stay in the loop
We're currently waiting on our guiding permit and plan to open trips in Summer 2026.
If you’d like to receive updates, sign up for our newsletter.
For more information, follow us on Instagram or contact us contact@glencanyonbackcountryclub.com