Hiking with a guide can be a great way to see the trails and mountain surroundings. First and foremost, safety is the top priority at Playwest Mountain Experience. From managing wildlife encounters to emergency situations, we have you covered. Hiring a guide also provides you with the wealth of knowledge and information of the surrounding area, wildlife, the abundant wildflowers and the regional history. Oftentimes in the Columbia Valley, many of our trails are located deep in the mountains on various forest service roads; half the battle is just finding the trailhead! Our certified guides know where to go, taking the guesswork out for you.

Playwest Mountain Experience offers a wide range of hikes and tours. Hiking is simply walking in the forest and we have a hike for all levels and abilities. Our trips are generally on well maintained trails and we rarely venture off trail. Our guides ensure that a comfortable pace is set for everyone. If your physical ability is limited through your daily life we have several half-day options available where you can test out your ability and feel comfortable with our hiking programs.

Our main priority is to get outside to enjoy nature and our surroundings. We are rarely in a rush and will never push our guests outside of their comfort zone.