This big city girl really wanted to get out and experience the high desert of New Mexico---Karen's careful questioning led to the perfect hike and a lovely day! We deep a bit of steeper climbing to explore a mesa opposite Los Alamos. She was super patient as I turned over every single rock I could find and pocket. Karen knew... More

Karen was extremely helpful planning and then implementing our requests for hiking certain trails. I could tell she spent time prior to us arriving figuring out which trails would be best suited for us. We have a young family with kids ages 5,7, and 9 and she was great interacting with them, teaching them as we hiked. Well worth the... More

After many trips to Santa Fe, my family and I decided on trying something new. I am so glad we did! I found Outspire Hiking and Snowshoeing online, read the reviews and made my reservation. Karen answered all of my questions and our guide Scott was great! My teenage sons were not bored and loved the adventure! We would use... More

This was our second trip to Santa Fe and our second time booking with Outspire. My son and I had never snowhoed before so hiring a guide made a lot of sense and we'd had a great hiking experience with Karen on a previous visit. Karen spends a lot of time before the trip asking questions and determining both your... More

The professional service Karen provided was outstanding. Prior to arriving in Santa Fe, Karen provided detailed information on what to expect and bring. She continuously worked with me, to ensure I would experience all Santa Fe had to offer. All equipment (except hiking boots) were provided, as was lunch. Most importantly I was always safe, interested and completley engaged. The... More

I've had the great pleasure of hiking with Karen with various combinations of my family and friends over the past five years. Every time we are in her company everyone is happy, safe and completely engaged and interested. I'm so directionally challenged - if not for Outspire and Karen I'd never have the nerve to explore the beauty of the... More

We have used Outspire twice now. Each time it has been simple setting up an expedition. Karen always has a lot of information that helps deciding on timing and location, which is important given all of the options that the San Juans and Jemez have to offer. Each time, equipment other than hiking boots has been provided as well as... More

I went to Santa Fe for the Zozobra festival and wanted to get out and have some exercise. I found Outspire on the internet and we set up for a private hike. OUTSTANDING!!! Karen was so professional-sending detailed information about what we should bring/expect and really getting to know us so that she could (and did!) match us with the... More

First of all, I think Outsprise should add "GPS Expertise" to its title, and then consider adding "Knowledgeable and Fun" too! Karen led 4 of us (ages 10, 38, 42, 70) on a 4 hour GPS introduction and hike on the slopes of the Santa Fe Ski area. She was prepared and set our expectations well. The education/explanation part was... More