Welcome to Coach Ron Gunn's Hiking Adventure Tours

Name: Cairn Stone Adventure Tours, LLC
Address: Cairn Stone Adventure Tours
Telephone: +1 574 215 4779

"Showing really cool people the world."

"A pub at the end of every wilderness hike."

"We don't sleep on the ground."

2026 SNEAK PEEK

DRIVING MAPS

Links to driving maps for training hike locations.

DRIVING MAPS

2026 HIKE TRAINING SEASON JAN-AUG

Coach Ron Gunn's hike training program requires membership FEB-AUG. Each year's training program is designed for that year's destination hikes. Training hikes are announced in a bi-weekly newsletter. Register now as a Training Partner (local hikes only) to receive all 2026 training newsletters. Pay the $100 annual fee by Feb 1. Trip interest: As a Training Partner, you will be the first informed ahead of the general announcement. After details are available those interested will do Step 2, pay a deposit. Your Training Partner fee is no longer transferable and cannot be used for a trip deposit. [See NEW FOR 2026]

TP REGISTRATION

NEW IN 2026: TRIP REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

WHY?

STEP 1 HIKE TRAINING PROGRAM

Why the new trip registration procedure? It's intended to eliminate confusion, and be concise. This should reduce Coach's risk and offer you some choices. Tim and Thom have developed this new procedure with Coach Gunn's blessing. Coach will focus on trip details and Tim and Thom hope to make the registration process clear and avoid past issues. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Please call Thom with any questions. 269.462.0683.

STEP 1 HIKE TRAINING PROGRAM

REQUIRED FOR ALL HIKERS

Training Partner is no longer a separate category. It is simply required to participate in the local hikes. For local hikers this is the only step; Register and pay the $100 annual fee. For trip goer's it is your Step 1 of 4. Even hikers living in other states who can't attend local hikes must do this. Coach Gunn is your coach, call him and let him guide your training. 574.215.4779

[After registration look for your name on the Training Partner log sheet at the hikes.]

WAYS TO PAY

STEP 2 TRIP REGISTRATION

STEP 1 HIKE TRAINING PROGRAM

STEP 2 TRIP REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION NOT OPEN

Hopefully, sometime in December after Coach has the itinerary far enough along to determine a target price for the trip (a high estimate at this time is $3.500). All Training Partners will be first informed when the trip opens for registrations. This will include the target price(s) for the trip and the non-refundable deposit amounts. Steps 2 and 3 together lock in your spot on a trip.

[A registration button will appear below when this trip is open for registration.]

STEP 3 TRIP DEPOSIT

STEP 4 FINAL PAYMENT

STEP 2 TRIP REGISTRATION

LOCK IN YOUR SPOT

Step 3 is your commitment to the trip and is due by March 1. Pay a deposit when you are sure you can commit to the trip - this deposit is non-refundable. You will pay according to the airfare choice you select. We will purchase the class of ticket you select. We are no longer purchasing non-refundable airline tickets in advance. This eliminates Coach Gunn's risk with pre-purchase of non-refundable tickets and gives you options. We hope it's a win-win.

STEP 4 FINAL PAYMENT

LAST STEP

After the bidding process is completed you will be billed for the balance. Hopefully, this will be less than the target price. Payment is due before July 15 and non-refundable after that date. Coach Gunn advises protecting your investment with trip insurance.

[A Way To Pay button will appear below when this step is open.]

TRIP INSURANCE

STEP 4 FINAL PAYMENT

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The only sure way to get a refund.

Life happens!

We can't simply recommend one since one size does not fit all. We can tell you that we have had many who used it and some who wished they had it.

To assist you making an informed purchase of Trip Insurance we have provided a page with links to sites that either explain, recommend, or sell insurance.

[Note the timeline for purchase and reporting.]

TRIP INSURANCE

About Us & more information

HIKING PHILOSOPHY

SEE YOU ON THE TRAILS

THE PATHS WE TRAVEL

ADVENTURE HIKES

"We don't sleep on the ground and there's a pub at the end of every wilderness trail." Coach Gunn

ADVENTURE HIKES

"We don't sleep on the ground and there's a pub at the end of every wilderness trail." Coach Gunn

All training and destinations include all hike abilities from novice to extreme. Every destination has one extreme hike that takes eight months of marathon-like training to prepare for. An extreme hike is not for everyone, but is very rewarding for those that do them. Most of our hikers will train for modest goals by comparison. We are not a competitive group - we celebrate everyone's personal best.

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THE PATHS WE TRAVEL

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THE PATHS WE TRAVEL

Since 2004 Coach Gunn has taken hiking groups to Grand Canyon 12 times, to Pacific Northwest three times, Northern California, Boston-Cape Cod, Utah, Hawaii, Italy, Scotland, Spain

and New Zealand.

2021 - Best of Utah

2022 - Grand Canyon XII

2023 - Pacific Northwest III

2024 & 25 - Best of Scotland II

2025 Spectacular Up North

ABOUT COACH RON GUNN

SEE YOU ON THE TRAILS

Adventure hikes at incredible destinations: We usually travel in Fall; September-October. Hike training begins in January.

Hike with us in 2026: Join as a 2026 Training Partner (Local Hikes only).

Bi-weekly trail hikes are progressively longer and at interesting local venues. Training begins with a half hour lecture before many hikes

Adventure hikes at incredible destinations: We usually travel in Fall; September-October. Hike training begins in January.

Hike with us in 2026: Join as a 2026 Training Partner (Local Hikes only).

Bi-weekly trail hikes are progressively longer and at interesting local venues. Training begins with a half hour lecture before many hikes. This is a training program to prepare our travelers to get the most from each travel destination!

The 2026 travel destination is under consideration. Coach Gunn's health limits his mobility. He is considering what is possible and reasonable to do.

[Find the 2025 Schedule on the

NEWSLETTERS page.

The 2026 schedule is not out yet.]

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Welcome to Coach Ron Gunn's Hiking Adventure Tours

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DRIVING MAPS

2026 HIKE TRAINING SEASON JAN-AUG

2026 PAC NW hiking tours

ITINERARY (UNDER CONSTRUCTION - COMING SOON)

NEW IN 2026: TRIP REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

WHY?

STEP 1 HIKE TRAINING PROGRAM

STEP 1 HIKE TRAINING PROGRAM

STEP 1 HIKE TRAINING PROGRAM

STEP 1 HIKE TRAINING PROGRAM

STEP 1 HIKE TRAINING PROGRAM

STEP 2 TRIP REGISTRATION

STEP 1 HIKE TRAINING PROGRAM

STEP 2 TRIP REGISTRATION

STEP 3 TRIP DEPOSIT

STEP 4 FINAL PAYMENT

STEP 2 TRIP REGISTRATION

STEP 4 FINAL PAYMENT

STEP 4 FINAL PAYMENT

STEP 4 FINAL PAYMENT

TRIP INSURANCE

STEP 4 FINAL PAYMENT

STEP 4 FINAL PAYMENT

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COACH GUNN'S CAIRN STONE ADVENTURE TOURS

Showing really cool people the world through adventure hikes

Photo Gallery: UTAH PARKS 2021, GRAND CANYON 2022 & SCOTLAND 2024 & 2025

About Us & more information

HIKING PHILOSOPHY

SEE YOU ON THE TRAILS

THE PATHS WE TRAVEL

THE PATHS WE TRAVEL

SEE YOU ON THE TRAILS

THE PATHS WE TRAVEL

SEE YOU ON THE TRAILS

SEE YOU ON THE TRAILS

SEE YOU ON THE TRAILS

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