Jeeps careen through dry wash beds & desert hilltops on four- to six-hour excursions to placid lake & isolated hot springs

Runners dash across course peppered with zany obstacles including mud pits & spools to hurdle, then party down with cold beer & live bands

25 miles of groomed cross-country ski and snowshoe trails wind through Coconino National Forest & snake up scenic San Francisco Peaks

Seasoned guides lead 10–12 horseback riders through mountain landscapes & across Verde River

Chartered trip through Lake Pleasant with high-quality equipment & expert guides who tailor experience to clients' water-based wishes

Hot air balloons hover over Sonoran Desert landscape during 45-minute a.m. excursions with views of saguaro cacti & wildlife such as coyotes

Giant, human-propelled bike-mobile hits speeds of up to 8 miles per hour as passengers pedal their way between bars in Old Town Scottsdale

Working family farm hosts festive activities featuring petting zoo, hayride, bonfire, market & cheery Christmas lights

Experienced guides lead guests aged 5+ astride carefully selected horses through 1,300 acres of Sonoran Desert on two-hour trail rides

Professional wranglers lend educational info while guiding groups of up to 7 riders on treks past desert wildlife, cacti & rocky valleys