'Just Roughin' It' Tours Give Beginners Skills For Lifetime Of Inexpensive, Active Outdoor Vacations

Outdoor adventure vacations are more popular than ever, especially given the rising costs of traditional travel. With all the newcomers to the industry, Just Roughin' It Adventure Company has developed customized hiking and backpacking tours specifically designed for beginners.

Chandler, AZ (PRWEB) November 11, 2008 -- Adventure vacations are more popular than ever as traditional travel costs continue to rise and vacationers are increasingly looking for active escapes. This growing trend has created a demand among newcomers to the adventure travel set, and as a result Arizona-based Just Roughin' It Adventure Company (http://www.justroughinit.com) has developed customized hiking and backpacking tours specifically designed for newcomers.

Just Roughin' It is a full-service tour company that offers multi-day trips and day hikes that include all necessary gear, certified guides and all meals and snacks while on the trail. Each trip is tailored to the skill level of the guests and while on the trail beginners will learn all the fundamentals of hiking and backpacking.

"Backpacking trips are a consistently low-cost vacation and once you learn the basics and invest in some gear you'll be ready for great future vacations or even quick weekend getaways," says Ray Hendricks, owner of Just Roughin' It.

Just Roughin' it is fully licensed and has the proper permits and authorization for each tour location as required by the National Park and Forest Services and the Bureau of Land Management. The company's guides are experienced hikers who know the terrain, the gear and are trained to respond in an emergency. Each hiker is outfitted with more than $1,000 worth of top-quality gear, giving them the chance to "test drive" the equipment before buying. The company also offers advice on the best gear to buy.

"For beginning hikers and backpackers, and even for experienced outdoor adventurers, its best to travel with someone who knows the area," says Hendricks. "We know every inch of the trails where we bring our guests, from the flora and fauna to the local wildlife. Our guides also know how to maintain the proper pace, where the best places to camp are, and most importantly what to do in an emergency."

Just Roughin' It trips range from one-day hikes to week-long backpacking tours. All trips include: Roundtrip transportation from designated areas; experienced guides; all meals; all required permits; equipment including tents, stoves, sleeping bags, air mattress, backpacks and utensils. A private chef, chartered flight or personal shopper can be added to select trips for additional fees.

Just Roughin' It maintains a blog that offers hiking and backpacking tips, destination reviews and more at www.trekkingpoleenvy.com.

The company is authorized to lead tours into some of the West's most breathtaking and secluded locations including the Grand Canyon, Utah's Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Paria Canyon, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, the Arizona rim country and other destinations across Arizona.

About Just Roughin' It

Just Roughin' It Adventure Company is an Arizona-based hiking tour company that specializes in Grand Canyon hiking tours and backcountry hikes to other destinations including Havasu Falls, Superstition Mountains, Mogollon Rim, southern Arizona and southern Utah. The company was founded in 2007 by husband and wife Ray & Debbie Hendricks. Just Roughin' It offers customized small group tours for adults and children 12 and older of any experience level. For more information or to book a tour, call (877) 399-2477 or visit www.justroughinit.com.

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