METAMEN

Terlingua, TX

Go off the grid & camp underneath the desert night sky.

Your adventure guide

Tyler Priest is a former education and outreach park ranger for Texas State Parks. In his 6 years, he led day hikes and backpacking trips for hundreds of people across the state. Tyler has lived and adventured extensively in Far West Texas for the past 5 years. He’s spent more than a year of his life in remote backcountry settings and he’s logged several thousand trail miles including thru-hikes of the 2600-mile Pacific Crest Trail and the 500-mile Colorado Trail. He’s excited to share some wild landscapes in Far West Texas that are equally as mind-blowing as they are well-kept secrets.

Itinerary

  • Hop in the desert express and enjoy a beautiful drive to West Texas.

    We will make a stop in the historic German town of Fredericksburg to grab a delicious meal.

    On this first night, we will be staying in Marfa TX to meet our guides and enjoy our last hours of cell reception.

  • We will depart early morning to enjoy a beautiful scenic 1.5 hr drive to Big Bend National Park.

    On this first day, you will hike up Tapado Canyon approximately 7.5 - 9 miles.

    We will set up camp and let the silence of the desert guide us on a journey within.

  • Rise with the desert sun and enjoy a warm cup of coffee before heading to Oso Peak.

    After enjoying the stunning vista of this peak, we will replenish in the springs and hike down to another incredible desert vista where we will set up camp and stargaze.

    We will hike 11 - 12 miles this day.

  • On this last day, we will hike 5 miles back to civilization.

    We will grab the best Texas BBQ you have ever had, in the ghost town of Terlingua, TX, and head back to arrive back in Austin at night.

disconect to connect

disconnect from your environment,

connect to nature’s wisdom.

disconnect from your roles,

connect with your wild essence.

disconnect from the bustling city,

connect to the silence of the desert.

disconnect from your cell service,

connect with mission-driven leaders.

What’s included:

  • (3) STARRY NIGHTS IN THE DESERT (THURS-SUN) ($250)

  • PRIVATE TRANSPORTATION FROM ATX TO WTX ($200 VALUE)

  • ORGANIC & HEALTHY MEALS ($300 VALUE)

  • COFFEE AND CACAO

  • CRAZY MINERAL WATER

  • EXPERT HIKING GUIDES ($500 VALUE)

  • EDUCATION ON TEXAS NATIVE PLANTS

  • DAILY GUIDED BREATHWORK + MEDITATION

    WE PROVIDE YOU WITH ALL THE GEAR YOU NEED ($1,000 VALUE)

    As an ultralight backpacker, Tyler tends to encourage folks to embrace minimalism, and only bring the basics that they know they’ll need. It’s a lesson in saying yes only to the essentials, learning what we can live without, and that having less weight/baggage to live lighter and go farther.

    • Sleep system:

      • Thermarest Z-Lite sleep pad (minimalist, also doubles as a sit pad during breaks)

      • Footprint/ground cloth/tarp 

      • Gossamer Gear The One tents

      • Inflatable pillows 

    • Water system

      • Water filters

      • Water reservoirs

    • Food/cook system

      • Cook pot

      • stove and fuel

      • Utensil(s)

    • Hygiene: trowel (poop shovel), hand sanitizer

    Gossamer Gear is the backpacking brand we recommend. Use discount code MTAH20 to get 20% off.  

    TOTAL $2,250 VALUE FOR HALF THE PRICE.