PAYMENT

Once your form is completed and submitted, we will recieve your information. We will look over this information, as well as the dates you selected, and contact you within 24 hours to verify your information. Once we have spoken to you, we will request payment using Venmo.

FORM OF PAYMENT

We use Venmo for payments. You may inquire about other methods of payment. For more information regarding Venmo, please visit their website.

PREP FOR ALL TOURS:

Guides must wash hands upon entering a Desert Hiking LLC work space.

Guides must record time of arrival and temperature upon signing in to work in order to facilitate contact tracing if ever necessary.

Must distribute gear to guests individually.

Individual guest gear will include; snack bags, personal trash bags, personal hand sanitizer.

Must carry large trash bags for separating sick guest’s items and food service gloves for preparing meals.

While preparing food for trips inside the designated food room, guides must; wash hands, wear gloves, sanitize prep surfaces, use sanitized utensils for measuring out food.

No one else but the guide is allowed in the food room during trip preparation.

Guide must sanitize all surfaces used before leaving.

GUIDELINES FOR MEETING PEOPLE:

Discuss the safety measures and extra precautions that are to be taken into account while the tour is in session. See Covid -19 safety talk procedures before meeting guests in order to maintain transparency and put guests at ease.

GUIDELINES FOR FIELD OPERATIONS:

Gear that is to be issued to guests will be done so individually.

A handwashing station with soap must be set up and used by everyone during meals.

Guests are forbidden to help with cleanup or preparation of meals.

Guides must contact Desert Hiking LLC emergency line (317-603-1551) if guests develop any symptoms related to COVID-19 during a tour.

GUIDELINES FOR CLEANING:

Every company item will go through rigorous cleaning, sanitization, and rotation amounting to 72 hours before put back into circulation.

Items to be adhered to rigorous cleaning are; Trekking Poles, Packs, Spikes, Laundry, Tarps.

Please see Desert Hiking Equipment Cleaning Procedures for a more detailed understanding of how to properly clean and sanitize company gear.

DIFFICULTY

The following outlines the differences in hike difficulties:

• Beginner: Someone who is new to hiking, interested in a casual, flat hiking path. No experience needed. This is suitable for kids and teenagers.
• Intermediate/Advanced: Someone with some hiking experience, able to hike descending/asending evelations. This is not recommended for kids.
• Advanced: Someone who reguarly hikes, who has plenty of hiking experience. Able to hike descending/asending evelations. This is not recommended for kids.

AVERAGE HIKE

The average time it will take to complete this hike could be more or less time depending on speed, weather, and other unforseen conditions.

START TIMES

The time your hike will begin is dependent on the season. This is for reasons such as temperature, sunrise/sunset times, etc. The following outlines our recommended start times for private day hikes during each season:

• December & January: 9 AM
• October, November, February, & March: 8 AM
• April & Semtember: 7 AM
• May & August: 6 AM
• June & July: 5 AM

If you would like to request a different time to start your day hike, please contact us, or specificy when requesting a trip.