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2023 January Trip Dates

U.S.A. Destinations
Arizona Hikes
Grand Canyon National Park
Sedona Hiking Tours
California Hikes
Death Valley Hiking Tours
Eastern Sierras
Joshua Tree Hiking Tours
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lost Coast Guided Hikes
Sequoia - Kings Canyon
Yosemite Hiking Tours
Colorado Hikes
Flat Tops Trips
Rocky Mountain National Park
Montana / Wyoming Hikes
Absaroka-Beartooths
Jackson Hole Guided Hikes
Tetons Guided Hikes
Wind River Range
Yellowstone Hiking Tours
New Hampshire Hikes
White Mountains Hut Treks
North Carolina Hikes
Asheville Hiking Tours
Smoky Mountains Guided Hikes
Utah Hiking Tours
Arches & Canyonlands
Bryce Hiking Tours
Capitol Reef Guided Hikes
Grand Staircase Escalante
Paria Slot Canyons
Zion Hiking Tours
Vermont Hikes
Vermont Hikes
Washington Hikes
Mount Rainier Hiking Tours
North Cascades Guided Hikes
Olympic Hiking Tours
International Destinations
Alps Guided Treks
Alps Guided Treks
Canada Hiking Tours
Canada Hiking Tours
Iceland Hiking Trips
Iceland Hiking Trips
Nepal Treks
Nepal Treks
Norway Hiking Tours
Norway Hiking Tours
Patagonia Trekking (Chile)
Patagonia Trekking (Chile)
Peru Treks
Cordillera Huayhuash Trekking
Guided Hikes to Machu Picchu
Tanzania (Kilimanjaro)
Tanzania (Kilimanjaro)
Vietnam
Vietnam
More Information About Hiking in January
Benefits of hiking in January
The biggest benefit January provides avid trekkers and travelers around the world is the lack or reduced sizes of crowds at many destinations. In January the northern hemisphere is neck deep in winter, and the holidays have just passed (which involve lots of travel for many people.) These two factors make mid to late January one of the lightest travel periods of the year for Americans, Canadians and Europeans. This means destinations even outside of the USA, Canada and Europe are less busy.
Another benefit is of traveling in January is that the southern hemisphere is in the middle of their summer. So if you live in the northern hemisphere and would like to escape the winter, head to New Zealand, Patagonia, or Peru to take advantage of the southern summer season.
drawbacks of hiking in January
The biggest drawback for many areas is of course winter conditions. Mountain destinations across the USA, Canada, Iceland and Europe are going to be cold and snowy. We offer guided snowshoe tours at many mountain locations in the winter, which is a wonderful option for many people, and is a way to turn lemons into lemonade.
Where to Hike
There are three main categories of destinations to hike in January:
– Desert destinations in the northern hemisphere – these options include Grand Canyon National Park, Death Valley National Park, Joshua Tree National Park, Utah national parks, and the Sedona Red Rock Country.
– Skiing and snowshoeing in mountain destinations in the northern hemisphere – we provide tours in this category to Rocky Mountain National Park, Yosemite National Park, Mount Rainier National Park and Yellowstone National Park. We also provide some winter backpacking trips in the Great Smoky Mountains, which are not snowshoeing but are fun, more temperate backcountry experiences.
– Trekking and backpacking in mountain destinations in the southern hemisphere or near the equator – recommended options here are New Zealand, Chile (Patagonia), Peru, and Tanzania (Kilimanjaro).