Why We Rock
Why Choose Just Roughin' It?
- If you are looking into a Grand Canyon or other Arizona hiking or backpacking trip, we can pick you up from Phoenix instead of you having to rent a car or find transportation to Flagstaff or the Grand Canyon. We can also pick up in Flagstaff or meet you at the Grand Canyon if you so choose.
- We also now provide roundtrip transportation for all Yosemite trips from Fresno, CA for a hassle free drive to the park - no more struggling to find parking or driving through the Valley at 1 mph! We can still meet you at the park if that is of your liking.
- We believe in giving back to the community! We are proud supporters of the Grand Canyon Association, helping fund their virtual learning program and Donor's Choose, helping fund environmental class projects in various classrooms nationwide.
- Find out about our trips from past guests straight from them via Facebook, Google or Trip Advisor.
- We can complete the orientation online through through our blog and there is always a Just Roughin' It representative to assist you. No need to meet the day before.
- Speaking of the blog - we have a real cool one with a lot of stuff about everything Arizona, Olympic, Grand Canyon, Yosemite, outdoors, backpacking, fitness or just whatever crosses our minds and feel the need to blog about!
- While the other guide companies offer softer adventures; such as mule assist, lodge-based or driving tours, we offer only those that require extra effort to make sure it is a trip of a lifetime - by foot, kayak or packraft. No, our trips may not be for everyone, but you will be a member of an elite group. Maybe your only chance to be a member of the 1%!
- Our food is fantastic - a chef from a local organic restaurant helped develop our menu. Any company can do a pasta dish. We have dishes like no other West coast, Southwest or Arizona adventure tour company since the menu is custom made for us.
- The office staff also hikes and guides so you are getting information from people who know the area.
- Your trip is set up by Just Roughin' It, not your guide. This means everyone has a consistent trip regardless of who the guide is. Other companies have their independent contractors set up the trips and guide; therefore, the gear, menu and details are only as good as their guide.
- We outfit each guest with $800-$1,000 worth of gear. We use the best gear out there and we make certain you do not carry more than 25% of your body weight including food, water and your gear. Our typical pack weight including food, water and your gear is 25 - 37 lbs. However, we have had many guests weight only 100 lbs, so we make sure they carry no more than 25 lbs.
- Time permitting; our guides take you to places that you will not find in any guide book.
- One of our Grand Canyon hikes was listed in US News and World Reports Workout Vacations; check it out on our Newsroom page. We have also had write ups in National Geographic and Vogue.com, as well as regional papers such as the Albuquerque Journal and Calgary Herald.
- We have an adjunct professor for Exercise Science on staff with 12 years experience of training individuals for endurance sports and all levels of fitness, who can answer any questions you may have about preparing for your trip.
- And, we just have fun - this is your tour!
