For some, the Sedona area brings to mind the last of the Old West and America's frontier. For others, it speaks of the mystical lives of ancient civilizations long gone. Clients have told us that for them, the countryside brings a feeling of awe at first glance, and as their experience in the desert unfolds, a deeper appreciation. One of the best ways to experience Sedona is from a mountain bike, moving freely through the desert with the trail stretched out before you. The sun is on your back and snow-capped mountains rise in the distance. Welcome to Sedona!

Undeniably one of the mountain bike mecca's of the world, experience this spectacular mountain bike trip through the backcountry of Sedona with our local biking guides.

These trips are a great introduction to mountain biking for riders of all levels. The abundance of trails and the variety of terrain makes it a great choice for a private group and a custom itinerary as well.

We offer Multi-Day Mountain Biking Tours, One Day Epic Trail Rides, Private Guided Day Tours and Skills Clinics. Most of our multi-day adventures are camping trips and our Inn Style Vacations feature a series of day rides based out of local accommodations.

We have itineraries for all levels of riding ability; novice, experienced beginner, intermediate, advanced and expert. Whether you’re a first time mountain biker or seasoned adventurer with advanced fitness, you’ll be inspired and rewarded on a trip with Arizona Climbing and Adventure School.

We’ll share our knowledge and skill to maximize your vacation experience.  You'll make new friends, enjoy delicious food prepared with local organic ingredients, see Native American ruins and explore spectacular landscapes.

Note: Further information and dating will be posted by January 22, 2011 on this site - trips will be contracted to an independent company.

Arizona Climbing and Adventure School is a unique opportunity for individuals to experience the spirit, courage and exploration of the West. It is an initiation into the unexpected, a chance to accomplish something very exciting and to discover strengths you never knew you had. Additionally, the Arizona Climbing and Adventure School provides education in wilderness skills and working effectively with others.

It is a well known fact that a wilderness experience can effect one person so deeply that it profoundly alters his or her view of self and reality to the positive, changing a person's life for months and sometimes years after the experience

The skills you must learn in order to safely and ecologically negotiate the terrain, climate and altitude in which our courses are offered include:

• safety skills for travel through rigorous terrain.

• how to pack a backpack.

• physical fitness

• competence with map and compass, gps, route selection, navigation.

• rope use and knot tying, bowline, water knot, square knot, clove hitch, half hitch, figure eight

• basic first aid so that every student can handle reasonable emergencies and recognizes and aid in treating illness related to altitude, hypothermia, fatigue.

• rescue preparedness

• rock climbing, backpacking, hiking, rappelling

• campcraft including minimum impact camping, ecological considerations, wilderness cooking, food selection and nutrition.

• water purification, hygiene and sanitation.

care of equipment, ropes, clothing, packs, climbing shoes.

• environmental stewardship and Leave No Trace techniques.

• safety from storms and lightning.

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream."
-Samuel Langhorne Clemens