Please wear comfortable trail shoes. Sneakers and running shoes are great. You do not have to wear boots; but whatever you wear, make sure they are broken in well. We ask that you bring a rain jacket and extra layers, as well as one liter of water per person for half day hikes and two liters of water per person for a full day hike. If you have a day pack, great! Bring it. You also must pack any personal medications that you might need on the trail.

Please let us know in advance of any dietary needs. We will do our best to accommodate.

It depends on where your hike is. Transportation may be available and must be arranged ahead of the hike. The meeting location will be given well in advance of the hike.

We are happy to welcome well-behaved dogs to join us on our trips. Your four-legged bestie must be kept on a 6' leash at all times during the hike, and owners are expected to pack out any waste. Please notify your guide ahead of time if you have a pet that will be joining your hike.

We hike in all kinds of weather - including rain and snow. If we (as your guides) deem the conditions unsafe for hiking or driving, then we will cancel the trip and provide a full refund or allow you to reschedule the trip at your convenience. If you feel more comfortable purchasing travel insurance, we have provided a link on our main page to research and purchase travel insurance if you so choose.

We can provide transportation for an additional fee or give you some shuttle service recommendations if you would like to schedule your shuttle separately.

Of course, you can! We have worked with people of all conditions. We recommend booking a private hike, so we can customize the trip and distance to meet your needs.

For all Day Hikes, the trip cost includes a 10% non-refundable administrative fee. Hikes may be rescheduled once without penalty. Hikes may be cancelled up to 1 week before the trip for a refund (minus a 25% cancellation fee). Within 1 week, a 50% refund will be offered. Within 48 hours, a refund will only be offered if we cancel the trip due to severe weather.

Half Day Hikes range in distance from 2 to 5 miles and can be easy to strenuous.

Full Day Hikes range in distance from 5 to 10 miles and can be easy to strenuous.

Our hikes are anywhere from 20 minutes to just over an hour's drive from Asheville.

We have you covered! We can quote gear rentals on a case-by-case basis. Plan for about $100 for a day trip all the way to $200 for a full pack out for a multi-day trip

Sure! Please be sure to pack or bring their food, bowl, something for them to sleep on (a fleece blanket, or whatever they like, choose something light because you’re carrying it or if they also have a pack, they can carry it). They need to be on a leash at all times, have identification tags, and you are responsible for them the entirety of the trip. Make sure they are in shape enough to make the trip also.

In the woods, like a bear. We have all the hygiene items you may need. Need a lesson? Just ask us, we’ve done it a lot.

Can you carry my camping gear for me?

Yes! We’d be happy to actually

Where can I fly my drone?

We’ll have to leave that up to you as a professional to get the necessary approvals from the authorities, but we usually can find out if it is approved beforehand.

Can I make special requests for places I want to photograph?

Sure! We can hike you in anywhere you like if it’s accessible by trail. We’ll check for any necessary permitting, or approval from the forestry authorities.