High Desert Paddle Co.

09/21/2026

Before this trip, the farthest I had ever paddled in a day was 10 miles.

So naturally I decided to paddle 117 miles to Rainbow Bridge and back in 46 hours. 😂

There were beautiful moments. There were miserable moments. There were moments I was absolutely positive I had made a terrible life choice. I was tired, sore, sunbaked, deliriously happy and probably talking to canyon walls by the end of it.

But I did it.

And somewhere out there I learned that I really, really like finding the edge of what I think I can do… and then paddling a little farther.

So as our main season at High Desert starts winding down, apparently my brain has decided it’s time for another terrible idea.

In the coming weeks I’m putting in at Hite — the OG top of Lake Powell — and paddling all the way to Wahweap. 140+ miles, top to bottom.

Just me, my kayak, a ridiculous amount of snacks, and an entire lake to wander through.

Will I be tired? Absolutely.

Will I question my decisions somewhere around mile 70? Almost certainly.

Am I ridiculously excited?

YES.

Because if I’ve learned anything from this strange little life of mine, it’s this:

If you can dream it, you can do it.

Maybe not gracefully.
Maybe not without blisters.
Maybe while eating smashed snacks out of the bottom of a dry bag.

But you can. 🧡

Here’s to ridiculous ideas and finding out what happens when you say yes to them.

See you at the other end. 🤙

— Jasey

09/18/2026

Life is so short, so please…

let us carry the kayaks. 😂🛶

Four kayaks. One hill. Questionable life choices.
Just another day at High Desert Paddle Co. 🌵

07/19/2026

I had never dreamed of a white picket fence.

I dreamt of the wild

Of children who knew canyon walls better than shopping malls.

Of muddy shoes, scraped knees, campfires, and sunsets that lasted longer than screen time.

High Desert was never just my dream.

It became ours.

Today, Tyler guides alongside me.

Ember is the heart behind the scenes, making sure every adventure begins long before you hit the water.

And Quinton… he’s still my apprentice; learning every trail, every knot, every lesson the desert has to offer until he’s old enough to guide beside us.

High Desert isn’t just family-owned.

It’s family-built.

And if you choose to adventure with us, you’re becoming part of a story that’s been unfolding for years.

Welcome to our wild. 🌵🤍

07/14/2026

Our latest blog is live.

What if the story of Glen Canyon isn’t about what’s being lost…

…but about what’s returning?

Returning America’s Lost National Park explores restoration, the Colorado River, and a different way of thinking about the future of Glen Canyon.

I’d love to hear your thoughts after you read it.

🌿

A reflection on Glen Canyon, Lake Powell and the living landscape that reappears as water recedes.

07/12/2026

Some moments don’t need a crowd… just the right person, a kayak, and miles of canyon.

Keeping this one on the low. 🤍🛶🌵

07/11/2026

Every guide here with High Desert is encouraged to add a little heart and soul of there own into our tours. Here you can hear Keaneu as he plays the native flute through the canyon

07/11/2026

Did you know we not only offer group tours open to the public?
We also offer Private Tours, just you, one of our amazing guides and a custom experience tailored to you and your group.

Some of our Favorites are the Journey to the Windows, Seven Wonders of Glen Canyon, and of course Antelope Canyon.

Are you looking to spend more time in the water? Perhaps playing on a sand board on Glen Canyon’s largest sand dune. With endless options what are you waiting for?
Book your private adventure today.

07/01/2026

While we may be closed until after the 6th, we hope you take some time do dive into some of the AMAZING CULTURE our area within the Grand Staircase Escalante has.

A show worth seeing! Presented by the Grand Canyon.

Music on the 3rd, alternative history of the Grand Canyon presented on the 4th.

Don’t miss the chance to come and find connection, to the land, to the culture and to the stories of old!!

06/19/2026

Katie Lee said the only thing that stopped her from blowing up Glen Canyon Dam was that she didn’t know how.

We’re not blowing anything up. But we are building something — a community of people who have stood inside this canyon, felt what it is, and understand what we stand to lose.

The Colorado River is one of the most over-allocated, under-protected waterways in the world. Glen Canyon Dam was the beginning of that story. Its removal — or bypass — could be the beginning of the river’s recovery.

We believe that’s possible. We believe it starts here. With you. On the ground. In the canyon. 🌵🌊

Come on a tour. Become an advocate. Help us free this river.

Free Glen Canyon. Free the Colorado. 🪨

06/15/2026

We've been getting a lot of questions about why we'll be closed July 1st–6th.

The answer is simple: we respect the canyon.

The week of July 4th brings some of the heaviest boat traffic of the year to Lake Powell. In Glen Canyon's narrow waterways, large wakes bounce off canyon walls, collide with one another, and create unpredictable conditions that simply aren't conducive to the peaceful, immersive experiences we're known for.

Rather than fight the chaos, we choose to wait for the water to settle.

We'll be back on the water July 7th, when the canyon finds its rhythm again.

The rock will still be red.
The water will still be blue-green.
And it'll be worth the wait.

🏜️💙