Day 1 - Departing from your local airport on an early flight to Phoenix, Arizona.  The afternoon will find us soaking up the red rock country sights of Sedona, Arizona.  We will camp that night at Kaibab National Forest outside of Sedona.

Day 2 - We値l drive by the Flintstones in Bed Rock City on our way to the Grand Canyon where we値l check out the miraculous beauty and catch one of the world痴 most amazing sunsets, camping that night at Grand Canyon National Park.

Day 3 - We'll begin the day early catching a sight you'll never forget - a sunrise over the Grand Canyon! We won't stop there, as we head down into the Canyon for a full day's hike. After a great meal and another amazing sunset, you'll rest well this night.

Day 4 - We値l be up early today to head across Indian Country through the Echo Cliffs to Lake Powell, touring Antelope Canyon--an amazing slot canyon. After an early dinner, we'll  head up through the Vermillion Cliffs  for an unbelievable scenic ride through Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, bedding down below the rim at Bryce Canyon National Park.

Day 5 - After a sunrise service on the rim of beautiful Bryce Canyon, we値l spend the morning hiking, relaxing, and reflecting. Then we are southwest bound to the spires of Zion Canyon National Park. There we will hike and take in the wonder that surrounds us, camping that night in the Park.

Day 6 - After a restful morning at Zion the afternoon will find us in the urban desert of Las Vegas. That evening we'll head across the desert to Los Angeles.

Day 7 - It's Mickey Time! We will spend the day and most of the night running around riding rides and catching shows at Disneyland. Don't be surprised if we close the place down in the early morning!

Day 8 - Out and about in Los Angeles today, we will take in Hollywood, Rodeo Drive and Malibu. We may even catch a TV show taping before we leave town. The cliffs above the Pacific at El Capitan State Beach will welcome us as our campsite tonight.

Day 9 - Prepare to be blown away by the beauty of the Pacific Coast Highway. We will bed down tonight by the Pacific at New Brighton State Beach.

Day 10 - San Francisco day will be jam packed checking out cable cars, shops, China Town, and Fisherman's Wharf. Across the Golden Gate Bridge we値l settle in for the night at a Presbyterian church in San Anselmo, California.


 

 

 

  

   

Day 11 - Prepare for the wonder and beauty of Yosemite National Park, a new mainstay of your Top Ten List, with its tall trees and mountains, beautiful valleys and refreshing rivers. We'll gather around a warm campfire on this chilly evening in Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park.

Day 12 - On this day of Sabbath rest we値l have plenty of time for re-creation, hiking up Yosemite Falls, and sunbathing on the rocks of Merced River.  We値l gather one last time around the campfire before we bed down again that night in Yosemite Valley.

Day 13 - Today we値l head up North to Lake Tahoe, checking out the lake and the mountains.  After a picnic along the beautiful shores of the lake, we値l head to Reno for our Journey痴 End Banquet.  We will camp that night in a church one last time.

Day 14 - The Qwest West comes full circle today as we return to Columbia. We have accomplished the Qwest West and attained our own personal summits - in faith, spirituality and self-awareness - returning home eager to tell friends and family about the journey and life on top of the mountains!

Qwest West, Inc. is a non-profit ministry affiliated with Shandon Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the Presbyterian Student Association -Columbia.