What this isWhat we look for
What we look for
in a place
Meridian Wild covers wilderness lodges, outdoor retreats, and the pursuits that go with them. The common thread is landscape: somewhere far enough out to be worth the journey, run by people who know the ground it sits on.
The Guides
A place is only as good as the people running it. Local outfitters, families who have worked the same country for generations, and trackers who read ground most visitors walk straight past.
Conservation
The lodges worth writing about put money back into the ground they stand on. Anti-poaching patrols, habitat restoration, and steady work for the communities around them.
No single itinerary
No two trips look alike. What suits a week of walking will not suit a river camp, so these pages cover both rather than ranking one above the other.