FAQ

Send an email to harry@cobalt-raintrail.com with your rough travel dates, the region or terrain type you're interested in, and a brief description of your experience level. You don't need to have a specific route in mind. Harry will respond within 2 business days with a few follow-up questions and a sense of whether the trip is a good fit for the planning service.

The core expertise is the American West, specifically the canyon country of Utah and Arizona, the ranges of Colorado and Wyoming, the Cascades, and the Great Basin. Occasionally Harry takes on trips in other regions of the US when the terrain and logistics are within his direct experience. International trips are outside the current scope of the service.

It depends on the permit situation. Some wilderness areas have walk-up permits available with short notice, and a quick-turnaround itinerary is possible for those. If the trip requires a lottery permit that's already closed, the honest answer is that the timing won't work for that specific route. Reach out and we'll tell you what's actually feasible.

Harry monitors conditions for active client trips up to the departure date. If a trail closure, fire restriction, or significant weather event affects your route, he'll reach out with an updated plan. This is included in the service, not an add-on.