Copper Canyon Mountain Biking

- Mexico -

How about this? Eight days in Mexcio. Five days of mountain biking. Two of those days on single track. One day hike. 11,000 feet of elevation gain. Dinner with a Tarahamara family. Do we have your attention yet? Adventure and culture. What a concept. Copper Canyon Las Barrancas del Cobre Located in the northern Mexican state of Chihuahua covering 25,000 sq. miles it is 4 times the size of Arizona's Grand Canyon. 'This epic eight day adventure leaves from Tucson , Arizona, can also arrange for pick- up elsewhere for special circumstances, where we drive deep into the Sierra Tarahumara. From the town of Creel,

Known as 'the gateway to the Copper Canyon' we jump on our bikes and begin to explore this breathtaking canyon. Highlights include Tarahumara culture, great singletrack, beautiful rivers and of course the amazing 6000 plus foot two-day descent of a lifetime!' At the bottom in the remote town of Batopilas we explore the backcountry by bikes discovering along the way even more remote villages, lost Missions, scenic and cool swimming pools! Sign up now for our over the New Years trip and make this New Year one to always remember! March 27 through April 3rd Southwest Trekking has been guiding clients into Mexico for more than ten years now. This offering is a culmination of ten years of that experience.
Our guides are experienced and trained to faclitate a fun, safe and cultural experience. Guides are experienced and trained in matters of safety. Guides speak fluent Spanish and Mexican National guides accompany us into the Sierra Madre villages to translate for us while visiting with the indigenous peoples of the area. We facilitate a positive impact on the people and places we will be visiting. So come join us for some of the best mountain biking on the planet in Mexico's remote and beautiful Copper Canyon. Tours to accommodate most levels of abilities from the 'weekend warriors to the expert singletrack fanatic'. Come enjoy the descent into one of the world's largest canyons and let Southwest Trekking take care of everything else!

Schedule: Decemeber 27th through January 7th January 31st through Febrauary 3rd February 28th through March 6th March 13th through March 20th (Women's outing) March 27 through April 3rd April 24 through May1st May 8th through may 15th (Last of the saeson) Minimum of six clients per outing. Custom offerings can be arranged for your group. !0% discounts of groups of 10 or more. Contact us for more information

Trip Details

50% ($800.00) deposit required at time of reservation. Remainder of total due 1 week prior to departure date. No refunds after that time. Total of $1600.00 for eight day trip. Pretty much the only thing you will money for is gifts/art for your return trip home for friends and family. (Alcohol not included

You will need to have a passport or valid birth certificate and a picture ID issued by a government agency to obtain a visa. This will be mandatory and it will be your responsibility to obtain such visa and pay for it. We will stop at the station to obtain necessary papers.

Evening activities after dinner are not covered by the cost of this package. Alcohol is not covered by the cost of this package.

Bikes are available for rent, but we recommend bringing your own. Bikes must be in good repair and any additional parts you feel you may need will be your responsibility (tubes, tires, etc.). NOTE: We will be in very remote areas of northern Mexico where bike shops will not be accessible. Guides are knowledgeable of most operations of most bikes but cannot be held responsible for the operation of your personal bike.

Space will be limited while in Mexico. Minimize your needs and maximize on your fun.

NOTE: As you know, mountain biking can be dangerous. Use your own good judgment. We will be in Mexico, a foreign country. Laws and cultures are different than in the US. You must respect and obey these laws and cultures. One such law is absolutely no weapons are to be brought into Mexico. This includes knives and guns, even ammunition.

All guides will be trained in first aid, CPR and carry first aid kits. All guides will be in constant contact by radio with each other. We will do all we can to make sure you have a fun safe experience while traveling with us. A satalite phone will travel with the group. Calls home will be available at an additional cost of $5.00 per minute outgoing and incoming. ...........