Why this exists
Zero Bar keeps every departure intentionally small. Each booking is for a group of 1–4 guests, and a departure is capped at three independently booked groups total. That keeps the convoy compact, the instruction hands-on, and the crew focused while still giving guests the energy of traveling alongside a few other people who chose the same expedition day.
The name is literal. Somewhere on the first morning your phone drops to no bars and stays there for the rest of the trip. Everything we do — the satellite comms, the redundant recovery gear, the second vehicle, the training — is built around that fact rather than pretending it away.
The crew
Every expedition is led by one of these three. There is no rotating pool of contractors, and you will know which guide has your trip before you pay a deposit.
Founder and lead guide
Founder of Zero Bar Expeditions. With 10+ years of backcountry driving experience, Jacob leads trips with a focus on safety, practical instruction and a memorable day on the trail.
Lead guide, Moon Rocks & Black Rock
Matt knows the backcountry like no other. From technical trails to remote camps, he helps every expedition run smoothly from start to finish.
GUIDE AND WILDERNESS EXPERT
Taylor's passion for the outdoors and attention to detail make her an essential part of every adventure. She keeps the team prepared and the good times rolling.
Safety
Remote does not mean unsupported. The plan for a bad day is made before the trip starts, not during it.
Two-way satellite messaging and SOS capability on every vehicle, independent of any cell network, with a check-in schedule to a contact who is not on the trip.
Professional help may be hours away, so each route is planned around that reality. Vehicles carry trauma-focused first-aid supplies, evacuation points and the nearest appropriate medical facilities are identified before departure, and satellite communications provide two-way messaging and SOS capability independent of cellular service. Your pre-trip briefing identifies the guide assigned to your expedition and the current medical qualifications held by that crew.
Every route is planned with practical evacuation points, the nearest appropriate medical facilities and potential helicopter access considered before departure.
No group ever travels on a single rig. Redundancy in vehicles, fuel, water and recovery equipment is the baseline at every tier.
Routes are operated only where the required commercial-use permissions and access conditions are in place for the specific date and route. Planning follows current land-management rules, designated-route requirements, seasonal closures, group-size limits and area-specific restrictions. Applicable permit or operator information is available to booked guests upon request.
Adventure travel can involve circumstances outside of our control, including illness, injury, vehicle breakdowns, flight delays or cancellations, weather, emergencies, and other unexpected events. We strongly encourage all guests to purchase comprehensive travel insurance that specifically covers trip cancellation, trip interruption, missed departures, transportation delays, emergency assistance, and other expenses that may apply to their trip.
Leave no trace
These routes cross public lands with sensitive soils, vegetation, historic resources and seasonal wildlife concerns. The operating rule is simple: use legal routes, respect closures and never create a new track just because one would be convenient.
Limited departures
Send your dates, group size and appetite for difficulty. We'll return a proposed route, camp plan and menu within two business days.