Rate Card · 2026 — 2027

Services &
Pricing

Every trip is built from scratch — shaped around your goals, your fitness, and what you're chasing. No off-the-shelf packages. No crowds.

Prices shown are starting points. Every trip is fully custom-quoted after an initial consultation. Final rates depend on group size, duration, destination, and the level of logistics involved.

All trips custom-quoted nick@true-north-adventures.com
Core Services
Flagship

Guided Backcountry Trips

Fully guided multi-day wilderness adventures — Alaska, the Wind Rivers, Zion, the Sierra Nevada. Built around your goals: summits, photography, wildlife, or pure immersion. You show up; everything else is handled.

What's included
Guide Services Route Planning Permit Research Itinerary Safety Planning Weather Monitoring Logistics Coordination Photography Coaching Night Sky Sessions

Airfare, pre/post-trip hotel, and rental car not included — but I'll arrange the logistics if needed.

Base Rate
$1,000
per day · up to 4 people
Additional Persons
$150
per person / per day
Max group size: 6 people
Self-Guided

Custom Trip Planning

You carry the pack — I'll make sure you know exactly where you're going. A detailed, personalized planning package built for your trip, your fitness level, and your objectives. Ideal for experienced hikers who want insider knowledge without the guide.

What's included
Route Planning & Maps Gear Checklist Permit Research & Guidance Weather & Season Planning Pre-Trip Consultation Call Campsite Recommendations Resupply Strategy
Flat Rate
$500
trips up to 5 days
Extended Trips
$75
per day beyond 5 days
e.g. 8-day trip = $725
Corporate & Group

Take a Hike

The best conversations don't happen in conference rooms. These curated hikes take your team into Minnesota's wilderness for the kind of real connection that screens can't manufacture — built for leaders who want to step away from the noise.

What's included
Expert Guide Route Selection Safety Briefing Team Challenges Post-Hike Debrief Photography Guidance

Max group size: 6 people. Larger groups available upon request — contact for custom pricing.

Half Day
$500
up to 4 hours · group rate
Full Day
$850
up to 8 hours · group rate
Includes trail lunch
Curated Travel

Beyond the Trail

Not every great trip requires a backpack. Ranch stays outside Jackson. Hidden hill towns in Tuscany. The restaurants tourists haven't found yet. I'll build the kind of trip most people don't know how to find — and that no algorithm can replicate.

What's included
Custom Itinerary Accommodation Curation Dining Recommendations Local Experiences Pre-Trip Planning Call Day-by-Day Guide Insider Tips & Intel

Bookings, reservations, and airfare not included in planning fee — logistics coordination available as an add-on.

Domestic US
$600
up to 7 days
International
$900
up to 7 days
+$100/day beyond 7 days
Optional Add-Ons
Gear Review Session

A focused 60-minute pre-trip consultation — audit your existing kit, fill the gaps, cut the unnecessary weight. Delivered as a written gear list with specific recommendations.

$75 per session · works with any trip type
Logistics Concierge

I handle the tedious part: hotel bookings before and after, rental car reservations, restaurant reservations, and flight research. Flat fee per trip.

$250 per trip · curated travel & guided trips
Custom Trip Report

A beautifully written, shareable trip report — route details, photos, daily narrative, and key stats. A lasting record of the adventure, formatted for print or digital sharing.

$150 per trip · guided packages only
Extended Trip Day

For self-guided planning packages beyond 5 days — each additional day adds deeper research, extra campsite options, and expanded gear and resupply notes.

$75 per day beyond 5 · self-guided planning
Good to Know
  • All trips are fully custom — pricing reflects a starting point. Final quotes provided after an initial consultation call.
  • A 50% deposit is required to hold your dates. Balance due 30 days before departure.
  • Guided backcountry trips include a 2-person minimum. Group discounts available for repeat clients.
  • Airfare, lodging (pre/post trip), and rental cars are not included in guided trip rates — but can be arranged via the Logistics Concierge add-on.
  • Prices do not include food, personal gear, or travel insurance (strongly recommended for all backcountry trips).
Booking & Cancellation
  • Availability is limited. Most dates fill 3–6 months in advance — reach out early.
  • Cancellations 60+ days before departure: full deposit refund.
  • Cancellations 30–59 days: 50% of deposit refunded.
  • Cancellations inside 30 days: deposit non-refundable. Trip rescheduling available when possible.
  • All rates listed in USD. Prices subject to change; quotes locked at time of booking.
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