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Andy Pickreign

Lead Guide of Outdoor Professional Treks

Andy has been guiding outdoor adventures for the last 11 years. He has experience in most outdoor activities but is an avid backpacker and day hiker. His curiosity and love of the outdoors have taken him to numerous areas in the country including the Grand Canyon, Green Mountains, Rocky Mountains, and the Northern Cascade Mountains. Andy has also guided in different parts of the world, with his favorite being the Alps in Southern Europe!

Local Etiquette

Tips for Hiking the Grand Canyon from a Local Backpacking Guide

Almost 300 miles long and more than 6,000 feet deep, you’d think the Grand Canyon would be hard to underestimate. But for the 1,000s of visitors who head below the rim, dehydration, sun exposure, and physical fitness are often overlooked.

Andy Pickreign

Lead Guide of Outdoor Professional Treks

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9 Sedona Hikes to Help You Find Inner Peace

Sculpted over millennia by the chiseling wind and water, Sedona’s sandstone formations are a beauty to behold—and hike.

Andy Pickreign

Lead Guide of Outdoor Professional Treks

Location Review

The Best Hikes in Arizona: A Grand Canyon State, Indeed!

I’ve traveled all across the U.S., but only one Southwestern state has captured my heart and hiking boots. Welcome to sunny Arizona—where the buttes are beauts and the gorges beyond gorgeous!

Andy Pickreign

Lead Guide of Outdoor Professional Treks

Andy Pickreign

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