Simple answers to frequent questions

"It’s not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves." – Sir Edmund Hillary
Frequently asked questions
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  • We would love to hear from you. Feel free to reach out to us via the contact form or give us a call. We will try to get back to you in less than 24 hours. Once you book your trip, you'll have Ron's personal cell phone number.

  • We are proudly located in the Hudson Valley

  • We're available for your outdoor adventures most weekends! Visit our book now page for exact dates. If you ever have a question or a request outside of these dates, don't hesitate to reach out!

  • We accept all major credit cards.

    • Professional, knowledgable & medically certified guides
    • Transportation to and from the trailhead via origin city/town
    • Entrance fees into the park (when entering in a Four Season Guides vehicle)
    • Backcountry permits
    • All necessary gear: sleeping bags, sleeping pads, backpacks, tents, trekking poles, cookware & utensils
    • All meals starting with lunch on Day 1 through lunch on the last day, trail snacks
    • Lodging on our Lodge-Based tours (not including the nights before/after tour)
    • Professional photos (if you opt for the photography add-on)
    • Transportation to/from the trip meeting location (we do include travel to and from the trailhead)
    • Lodging the night before/after the trip
    • Clothing, raingear, and footwear
    • Personal toiletries, sunscreen
    • Water bottles/hydration bladder
    • Headlamp or flashlight
    • Guide gratuity

  • Our average group size is 1 to 4 guests to 1 guide.   Some of our trips can have as many as 5 guests, but when our trips exceed 6 guests we will have 2 guides in order to maintain an exceptional level of service.

  • Yes. Absoutely.

  • Guests must be at least 18 years of age

  • Yes, call or email us with your request! We offer custom itineraries as well as private tours (costs vary). If you don’t see a trip on our schedule that interests you, please contact us to discuss the possibility. If we operate in that particular area, chances are that are guides know the trails/areas and we would be happy to arrange a trip for you.

  • Yes. If you have any diet restrictions or preferences (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, kosher, etc.) please let us know well in advance and we will accommodate your needs as much as possible. We'll work closely with you to custom tailor a menu that will meet your needs and wishes but dietary requirements may involve a supplemental fee.

  • None! But you should be in good physical shape.  Backpacking trips require participants to carry at least 20-30 pounds, often for 4-8 miles per day over varying terrain. If you want to enjoy your backpacking trip as much as possible, please put in the time to physically prepare yourself. We can assist in recommending appropriate training exercises and help you determine what trips are best for your level of fitness.

    We also offer a number of fantastic trips that do not require carrying a heavy backpack. Camping-based adventures are all excellent options for folks looking for a more “easy-going” outdoor experience! But keep in mind, all of our overnight trips are designed to appeal to healthy, active travelers.

  • All of our trips are focused on active, outdoor pursuits and are designed for people looking to spend most of their vacation hiking and being in the outdoors. That being said, our wide variety of trips feature varying degrees of difficulty. Each trip is assigned a difficulty rating. These ratings are designed to help you determine the approximate difficulty of the hiking and decide whether or not this is the right trip for you.