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3 Days, 3 nights
Stay in deluxe accommodations in the world class resort towns of Ketchum/Sun Valley, and enjoy spectacular hiking trips in three different mountain ranges. Each day we'll transport you to a different trail head, your naturalist guide will lead hikes through canyons, over ridges and passes, and explore some of the many crystal clear alpine lakes and streams.
During our hike we'll stop for a delicious trailside lunch. Each evening you'll dine at one of the top restaurants in the area,then you're free to wander through Sun Valley and Ketchum with ample opportunities for shopping, dining, theater, ice skating shows, movies, or just relaxing. All of our hikes will include some of the best scenery to be found in the West.
NORTHWEST OREGON ADVENTURES
LEWIS & CLARK'S FAR WEST DESTINATION
BED & BREAKFAST BASED MULTI-SPORT ACTIVITIES
4 Days 4 Nights
NW Oregon multi-sport adventure will focus on Astoria, the oldest American town west of the Mississippi and farthest 
Western destination of the Lewis and Clark "Corps of Discovery Expedition".
We're based out of Clementine's Bed and Breakfast centrally located in this early American port town.
Our travels will take us through ancient and old growth Cedar and Sitka Spruce forests, to protected islands harboring rarely seen wildlife, along backcountry roads to gorgeous waterfalls, and to pristine ocean beaches with spectacular views.
"Judith of Clemetine's, serves one of Astoria’s finest breakfasts. . ." - NW Best Places 13th Ed. 2001
Each night will be spent in one of the oldest Victorian homes in Astoria, every morning wake up to the warm hospitality of Clementine's and one ofthe deliciously prepared breakfasts.  Great lunches are provided for the daily trips, and the evening meals will be hosted by the best select restaurants of the area.
You are welcome to come early and stay late at Clementine's!
Each night stay in Astoria's historic district at Clementine's Bed and Breakfast.
DAY HIKES
Hike with a naturalist guide
Explore Sun Valley's many beautiful trail systems with our naturalist guides. The focus will be on wildflowers, scenic photo opportunities, wildlife, fresh air and exercise. Hiking location for groups, couples and individuals will vary based on the best flower locations. Please bring good hiking or trail shoes, and a small fanny or day pack. Transportation and lunch provided. 5 - 6 hours
Join one of our multi-day lodge based hiking or multi sport packages, or just take one of the day trips.
Hiking trails available within 45 minutes of Sun Valley:
Most hikes start close to 7000' and can go to over 8000'
Baker Lake: 4 Miles round trip, 850' gain, spectacular lake and mountain scenery, good fishing, very good beginner trail. Rated easy
Summit Creek: 4 to 7 miles depending on the amount of time and energy available for the group. Starts at 8000' and climbs only about 500' in the first 2 miles. Overall gain is 1400' in 3.5 miles making the 7 mile out and back hike. The hike offers dramatic high alpine scenery of the Pioneer Mountain range, with The Devils Bedstead toward the top of the hike. The first 2.5 miles are easy hiking, the last mile having steeper climbs. Rated easy to moderate.
North Fork Deer Creek: 7 miles round trip, 1200" gain, good early season hike, old mining settlement ruins, beautiful scenery of the Smoky Mountains. Beaver pond with an additional half-mile hiking. Rated easy to moderate
Mill Lake: 4.5 mile round trip, 1030' gain, crosses Prairie Creek once and Mill Creek twice. Follows a beautiful canyon alongside Mill Creek, then over glacial moraine to Mill Lake. No fishing at this lake but the scenery above the lake is incredible. Rated as easy.
Norton Lakes: 4 miles round trip to lower lake, 1500' gain, a short steep hike with lots of high ridges on either side. This area is a wild goat study area, a good hike to bring binoculars and camera. Rated as moderate.
5 Lakes Basin Trail: 5 mile loop trail, 1600' gain. Challenging but spectacular hike that includes walking the shoreline of 3 classic alpine lakes with views of several more and with a slight detour a hidden lake seen by few people. Our highest point is close to 9200' at Big Lost Lake, a great lunch spot, and excellent wildlife observation point for goat, pica, and birds of prey if they are in the vicinity. Rated difficult, with some steep and narrow trails.
Prairie Lakes: 9.5 miles out and back, 1500' gain. Very enjoyable hike with jagged ridges on both sides, this gentle climb following the creek will bring us to an open basin with several lakes and ponds to explore Rated Moderate.
BACKPACKING
IN THE SAWTOOTH AND CHALLIS NATIONAL FOREST
PIONEER MOUNTAINS
The Pioneer Mountain Range is located south and east of Sun Valley in the Lost River District of the Challis National Forest and is still part of the Sawtooth Batholith. Our 6 day backpacking trip traverses the Northeastern slope of this magnificent range with its huge spires and dark blue and jade colored lakes. This trip covers a large portion of this splendid range, visits 2 of it's trout filled lakes, with stopover days to enjoy the natural beauty of one of Idaho's wilderness gems.
SMOKY MOUNTAINS
The Smoky Mountain range, located north and to the west of Sun Valley, and within the Sawtooth National Forest, traverses the Sawtooth and Fairfield Forest Service Districts. Our 10 day backpack trip follows trails through the remote roadless portions of this range. The route takes us to many of the highest and the most pristine of it's high mountain lakes, traveling through forest service wildlife study areas of the great Northern Mountain Goat, Wolverine and Bull Trout.
Our backpacking programs are primarily customized and can vary according to your needs. Please call us to arrange the perfect backpack trip for your group in one of Americas' finest alpine areas.
CUSTOM TRIPS
We will be happy to put together treks that are specific to your need, that will be customized for your group.
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"Richard and I,(and the boys) had a terrific time!! No doubt we'll be back. Talk to you soon"...
Susan .,
Andersonville,TN
Outstanding trip in every way. A unique and unforgettable experience.
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Maryanne, Lost Lakes Llama trek, 7/98
The trip was the best, Sue was great and her staff was very knowledgeable and very accommodating! The llamas were a joy! We laughed the whole way! The food was so good! We would definitely do it again and have recommended to friends. ...
Mrs. Smith, Take a Llama to Lunch 7/98
"Taking a Llama to Lunch" was such fun. How many can say they've heard a llama hum? Sue and Dave made this anniversary outing one of our most memorable.
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Sue B., Take A Llama to Lunch 6/96
The trip was the best, Sue was great and her staff was very knowledgeable and very accommodating! The llamas were a joy! We laughed the whole way! The food was so good! We would definitely do it again and have recommended to friends. ...
Mrs. Smith, Take a Llama to Lunch 7/98
Dear Sue & Dave
Be sure to give my best to Lewis--I have a gorgeous picture of him adorning my sideboard. Thanks to you both for such a fun trek last summer!
Rita
Give Carlton a hug for me! I really enjoyed my visit to Idaho -- the llama trip was a highlight! The llamas were so cute and the gourmet lunch was much more elegant than I had expected!
Jane M.
This was one of the most wonderful hiking trips we've ever experienced! It was definitely the highlight of our year! We appreciated our wonderful guides and adored Dave and Sue's wonderful dogs! The llamas were fun, and the scenery couldn't have been more beautiful!
Mike & Marlee
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