Desert Wildflower Seminar

Vehicle tour and short hikes with Joel Tuhy

  • Where: The Moab, UT area
  • What months available: NEXT TRIP WILL BE IN 2014 - DATE TO BE DECIDED (email us at info@cfimoab.org if you are interested in being alerted when the date is set)
  • Number of Days/Nights: One day
  • Time: 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m.
  • Group Size: Minimum 4, Maximum 9
  • Age Group: Adults and Youth 16+
  • Cost per Person: $100 adults and youth 16+
  • Deposit: Deposit is full fee
  • Join us for a full day exploring the Moab high desert, and learn to identify wildflower species at the peak of their bloom. Trip includes transportation and lunch.
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Moab’s Ancient Past Rock Art Tour

  • Where: Moab Area every Friday, Saturday and Sunday!
  • What months available: May through October, 2013 (except during CFI closure late July)
  • Time: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • Group Size: Minimum 1, maximum 9
  • Age Group: Adults and children 4+
  • Cost per Person: $65
  • Deadline for Signup: 7 pm the night before
  • Join us for the Moab's Ancient Past Rock Art Tour and visit several petroglyphs sites along the Colorado River corridor.
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Sunset Tour of Arches National Park

  • Where: Arches National Park every Friday, Saturday and Sunday!
  • What months available: May through October, 2013 (except during CFI closure late July)
  • Time: Fridays and Saturdays and Sundays 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Group Size: Minimum 1, maximum 9
  • Age Group: Adults and children 4+
  • Cost per Person: $65
  • Deadline for Signup: 12 pm the day of the tour
  • Enjoy the magic light of Arches National Park at sunset while taking in some of Utah's most famous natural wonders and hiking with a CFI Naturalist-Guide.
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WFR and WAFA Recertification

Multiple day-long indoor classes: includes CPR and two-year certifications

  • Where: Course meets near downtown Moab, Utah
  • Group Size: Minimum 10, maximum 30
  • Cost per Person: $295
  • Deposit: $125 nonrefundable. Full balance due 30 days prior.
  • Deadline for Signup: COURSE IS FULL, next course CFI will host will be late February 2014. If you would like to be put on a list to be notified when 2014 sign-ups begin, email us at info@cfimoab.org. For more information on recertification from other programs or for the full schedule of WMI courses, call 1-866-831-9001 or WMI/NOLS at http://www.nols.edu/wmi/.
  • WMI offers this course with a two-year re-certification for Wilderness First Responder (WFR) and Wilderness advanced first aid (WAFA) and Wilderness EMT. Includes two year CPR. Register through CFI.
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Navajo Mt. Culture & Archaeology

Camping with truck support, vehicle tours and short hikes with Eric and Charlene Atene

  • Where: Navajo Mountain, Arizona/Utah Border
  • What months available: NEXT TRIP WILL BE IN 2014 - DATE TO BE DECIDED (email us at info@cfimoab.org if you are interested in being alerted when the date is set)
  • Number of Days/Nights: 4 nights - 4 days includes 1st night motel
  • Time: Evening day 1 through afternoon last day
  • Group Size: Minimum 4, maximum 9
  • Age Group: Adults and youth 16+
  • Cost per Person: $1250
  • Deposit: $300 nonrefundable, applies to total fee; full balance due 30 days prior
  • Deadline for Signup: April 25 by noon
  • Canyonlands Field Institute is pairing up with Dinė guides Eric and Charlene Atene to offer a very unusual hiking and cultural experience. For five nights and five days you can explore the area and learn about the Dinė culture past and present through hikes in the area around and on Navajo Mountain.
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Cedar Mesa/Comb Ridge Archaeology

Lodge-based, vehicle tours and short hikes

  • Where: Southeastern Utah – Cedar Mesa/Comb Ridge Area
  • What months available: NEXT TRIP WILL BE IN 2014 - DATE TO BE DECIDED (email us at info@cfimoab.org if you are interested in being alerted when the date is set)
  • Number of Days/Nights: 2 Days - 2 Nights
  • Time: Evening Day 1 through Afternoon Last Day
  • Group Size: Minmum 4, maximum 9
  • Age Group: Adults and Youth 16+
  • Cost per Person: $540 Adult/Teens 16+ plus $4 BLM Special Area Fee
  • Deposit: $150 non-refundable, applies to total due
  • Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore some lesser known locations and learn about recent findings from the Comb Ridge Heritage Initiative Project. This research recently completed was part of a multi-year cooperative archaeological research project by the BLM and the University of Colorado. From our cozy base at Recapture Lodge in Bluff, you will enjoy van tours and short hikes exploring prehistoric and historic sites, rock art and geological features along Comb Ridge and on Cedar Mesa.
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Rainbow Bridge/Navajo Mt. Adventure

Hiking with pack stock support

  • What months available: NEXT TRIP WILL BE IN 2014 - DATE TO BE DECIDED (email us at info@cfimoab.org if you are interested in being alerted when the date is set)
  • Number of Days/Nights: 5 days, 5 nights
  • Time: Evening of day 1 through evening of last day
  • Age Group: Adults
  • Cost per Person: $1,790
  • Deposit: $500 nonrefundable
  • Hike on the traditional pilgrimage route to Rainbow Bridge, the earths largest natural bridge, and sacred place to the Navajo culture, and travel to the Navajo Mountain community with CFI Naturalist-Guides and our Navajo guides: Eric & Charlene Atene and members of the Atene Family. A rare cultural experience you won't want to miss!
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Lower San Juan River Trip

Family friendly camping, rafting and short hikes

  • Where: Mexican Hat to Clay Hills, Utah
  • When: June 16, 2013 through June 21, 2013
  • Number of Days/Nights: 5 Nights - 5 Days includes 1st night lodging at Recapture Lodge, Bluff, UT
  • Time: Evening Day 1 through Afternoon Last Day
  • Group Size: Minimum 4, maximum 12
  • Age Group: Adults and youth 6+
  • Cost per Person: $1,100 adult, $860 youth 6-17, includes $12 BLM Special Area Fee
  • Deposit: $300 nonrefundable, applies to total due; full balance due 30 days prior
  • Deadline for Signup: June 11 by noon
  • Come float the canyons of the Lower San Juan River with us from Mexican Hat to Clay Hills, Utah, for 56 miles of deep canyons, fossils, history, geology, and stunning beauty!
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Mountain Wildflowers Seminar

Vehicle transport and moderate hike with Joel Tuhy and Linda Whitham

  • Where: The La Sal Mountains near Moab, UT
  • When: June 22, 2013
  • Number of Days/Nights: One day
  • Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
  • Group Size: Minimum 4, maximum 9
  • Age Group: Adults and Youth 16 and Over
  • Cost per Person: $100 Adults and youths 16+
  • Deposit: Deposit is the full fee.
  • Deadline for Signup: June 17 by noon
  • Join us for a full day exploring the La Sal Mountains, and learn to identify wildflower species at the peak of their bloom.
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