About Us

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Our Story

Los Boyz began in 2001 when Bryan, Eric, and Steve decided to escape the chaos of everyday life and head into the wild. Our first adventure took us to the FlatTops Wilderness in Colorado, just weeks after 9/11. With heavy hearts and even heavier packs, we boarded a plane to Denver, not knowing how much that trip would shape the years to come.

Back then, we packed way more gear than we needed—mainly to cook up gourmet meals on the first night! Over the years, our packs have gotten lighter, but the spirit of adventure and the camaraderie that makes these trips special have only grown stronger. The group has since expanded to include Doug, Steve, and Derek, and every year we look forward to two unforgettable trips together.

We may be older now, but our love for the backcountry hasn’t changed. The food is better, the miles are a bit tougher, and the memories continue to grow with each trip. This website is dedicated to the stories, the photos, and the moments we’ve shared on these journeys.

Welcome to the adventures of Los Boyz.

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Our Trip Timeline

A look at all our trips, from the beginning 'til now.

September, 2001

Colorado: Flat Tops Wilderness

The Birth of Los Boyz

November, 2002

Arizona: Jumpup Canyon

September, 2003

California: Mount Langley

The Boots Fiasco

September, 2005

Utah: Zion National Park

The Road Less Traveled

October, 2006

California: Jennie Lakes Wilderness

A Sequoia Adventure

October, 2008

Wyoming: Yellowstone, Heart Lake

September, 2009

Colorado: Rocky Mountain NP

A Moose, Snow, Scotch and Good Times

April, 2010

California: Lake Ediza

A Cold Dip in the Sierra

September, 2012

California: Mineral King

The first run at it

June, 2013

Utah: Buckskin Gulch

The World's Longest Slot Canyon Adventure

May, 2014

California: Grand Canyon of the Toulumne

The Curse of the Bad Salmon

October, 2014

California: Pioneer Basin

Mitch’s Comeback trip

March, 2016

California: Pinnacles National Park

A Celebration of Health

October, 2016

California: Rae Lakes Loop

An Iconic  Adventure

May, 2017

California: Telescope Peak

Car Camping in Death Valley

May, 2018

California: Lost Coast Trail

Los Boyz and the Herbert brothers conquer the coastline

February, 2019

Utah: Coyote Gulch

Hoops, Hikes, and Live Music

May, 2020

California: Wishon Trail

Escape to the Giants: A Pandemic Getaway

June, 2020

California: Maggie Lakes

Escaping the Madness of 2020

October, 2020

California: Catalina Island

Pandemic Escape: Los Boyz Invade Catalina Island

February, 2021

California: San Rafael Mountains

Egg’s Perfect Itinerary

September, 2021

California: Mineral King Big 5 Lakes

A Little Bit of Everything

August, 2022

California: South Lake / North Lake

The Grandaddy of Them All

August, 2023

Minnesota: Boundary Waters

Paddling, Wildlife, and Lost Paddles

May, 2024

California: Shasta Trinity Alps

The Trip That Took a Turn

October, 2024

California: Dinkey Lakes

Wilderness, Big Steaks, Bold Trails and Bocce Ball

Buckskin Gulch 2013

2 days, 21 miles in the Buckskin. Experience it here in 3:29.

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September, 2001

Colorado: Flat Tops Wilderness

Los Boyz begins

November, 2002

Arizona: Jump Up Canyon

Los Boyz begins

September, 2003

California: Mount Langley

The Boots Fiasco

September, 2005

Utah: Zion National Park

The Road Less Traveled

October, 2006

California: Jennie Lakes Wilderness

A Sequoia Adventure

October, 2008

Wyoming: Yellowstone, Heart Lake

September, 2009

Colorado: Rocky Mountain NP

A Moose, Snow, Scotch and Good Times

April, 2010

California: Lake Ediza

A Cold Dip in the Sierra

September, 2012

California: Mineral King

The first run at it

June, 2013

Utah: Buckskin Gulch

The World's Longest Slot Canyon Adventure

May, 2014

California: Grand Canyon of the Toulumne

The Curse of the Bad Salmon

October, 2014

California: Pioneer Basin

Mitch’s Comeback trip

March, 2016

California: Pinnacles National Park

A Celebration of Health

October, 2016

California: Rae Lakes Loop

An Iconic  Adventure

September, 2001

Colorado: Flat Tops Wilderness

Los Boyz begins