All Ways Adventure is a guide-owned outfitter turning Zion’s sandstone maze into your own private playground. Founder Nathan and his close-knit team draw on years of professional guiding to craft fully private outings—rappelling h...
All Ways Adventure is a guide-owned outfitter turning Zion’s sandstone maze into your own private playground. Founder Nathan and his close-knit team draw on years of professional guiding to craft fully private outings—rappelling h...
Jillian, Nathan, Darren, Brett, and the rest of the guiding team here have built something genuinely special in southern Utah. What comes through consistently across every review is how thoughtfully each trip gets shaped around the people on it, whether that's adjusting the pace for a 59-year-old first-timer, going tandem with a nervous kid until they find their confidence, or rerouting entirely when rain makes a canyon unsafe. The experience never feels like a packaged itinerary being executed on autopilot. The guides bring real depth to what they do. Deep knowledge of geology, local history, photography, and backcountry terrain gets woven naturally into the day without ever feeling like a lecture. Families with young kids and older grandparents have thrived on these trips alongside bachelor parties and seasoned hikers, which says a lot about how well the guides read their groups. Off-roading, stargazing, slot canyons, rappelling at the sand dunes when a slot canyon gets rained out... the flexibility and creativity on display here is hard to fake. If you're on the fence, the reviews make a pretty compelling case to just commit. The throughline across dozens of experiences is that people leave feeling like they explored with a knowledgeable friend rather than a hired guide, and many are already planning a return trip before the first one is even over.
Darren DeSilva and All Ways Adventures made what was already supposed to be an incredible trip into something truly unforgettable for us. We joined them for an epic backcountry adventure to Neon Canyon, followed by a day trip to Angels Landing in Zion, and what stood out most wasn’t just the scenery—it was the experience Darren created around it. What sets All Ways Adventures apart is the bespoke nature of their private trips. This never felt like being pushed through a generic itinerary or tour package. Darren genuinely listened to what we wanted from the experience and shaped the trip around our interests, pace, comfort level, and goals. It felt thoughtfully designed around us, not around a schedule. Darren brings a rare combination of deep expertise and complete humility. His knowledge of the terrain, safety, geology, routes, and hidden details of the region is obvious, but it’s delivered with such an easygoing and grounded style that we never felt lectured or rushed. He quietly inspires confidence while making everything feel natural and relaxed. Just as important, he’s simply a genuinely friendly and enjoyable person to spend time with. Long days in the backcountry are about much more than logistics, and Darren has a way of making you feel like you’re exploring with a knowledgeable friend rather than a guide. We were also lucky enough to meet the young owners of the company, Nate and Jillian, and quickly realized where the family-focused ethos comes from. They have that wonderfully authentic outdoor spirit—the kind of effortlessly cool, adventurous “dirt bag” vibe that would make any millennial swoon—but paired with deeply rooted family values. It’s a rare combination: adventurous and hip, yet warm, grounded, and genuinely caring. Meeting them made it clear that the culture of this company is not manufactured; it’s simply who they are. Neon Canyon was spectacular, Angels Landing was unforgettable, but Darren’s ability—and All Ways Adventures’ commitment—to creating a personalized, authentic experience is what made the trip exceptional. We’d return in a heartbeat and recommend All Ways Adventures to anyone looking for something far beyond the standard guided trip.
Nelly Molano
May 14, 2026
Darren DeSilva and All Ways Adventures made what was already supposed to be an incredible trip into something truly unforgettable for us. We joined them for an epic backcountry adventure to Neon Canyon, followed by a day trip to Angels Landing in Zion, and what stood out most wasn’t just the scenery—it was the experience Darren created around it. What sets All Ways Adventures apart is the bespoke nature of their private trips. This never felt like being pushed through a generic itinerary or tour package. Darren genuinely listened to what we wanted from the experience and shaped the trip around our interests, pace, comfort level, and goals. It felt thoughtfully designed around us, not around a schedule. Darren brings a rare combination of deep expertise and complete humility. His knowledge of the terrain, safety, geology, routes, and hidden details of the region is obvious, but it’s delivered with such an easygoing and grounded style that we never felt lectured or rushed. He quietly inspires confidence while making everything feel natural and relaxed. Just as important, he’s simply a genuinely friendly and enjoyable person to spend time with. Long days in the backcountry are about much more than logistics, and Darren has a way of making you feel like you’re exploring with a knowledgeable friend rather than a guide. We were also lucky enough to meet the young owners of the company, Nate and Jillian, and quickly realized where the family-focused ethos comes from. They have that wonderfully authentic outdoor spirit—the kind of effortlessly cool, adventurous “dirt bag” vibe that would make any millennial swoon—but paired with deeply rooted family values. It’s a rare combination: adventurous and hip, yet warm, grounded, and genuinely caring. Meeting them made it clear that the culture of this company is not manufactured; it’s simply who they are. Neon Canyon was spectacular, Angels Landing was unforgettable, but Darren’s ability—and All Ways Adventures’ commitment—to creating a personalized, authentic experience is what made the trip exceptional. We’d return in a heartbeat and recommend All Ways Adventures to anyone looking for something far beyond the standard guided trip.
Nelly Molano
May 14, 2026