Experience: The Colorado River by
oarboat
Relax: in the
Wilderness
The oarboat is the traditional raft on the Colorado River. This type of
craft places you 'up close and personal' with the river and its natural power.
It's a pure wilderness river trip combining all the comforts needed to enjoy
the outdoors. Only the quiet dipping of the oars in the water breaks the quiet
of the smooth water sections. If you have never camped before, rest assured
that we are professional at making your trip comfortable, fascinating and fun.
Our expert and multi-talented guides are extremely good at making your river
vacation relaxing and fun.
Discover:
Canyonlands National Park
The longer trips allow for more hiking time. The Colorado River in
Canyonlands National Park has some of the most outstanding hikes in all of
Utah. There are chances to hike to 800 year old Native American writings and
ruins. There may also be chances to hike to petrified wood, water falls, and
canyon overlooks.
Experience: the
Whitewater Fun
The character of the Colorado River varies with changes in water flow.
Depending on snow pack, the river fluctuates dramatically from year to year and
month to month. Cataract Canyon presents some of the biggest and most
challenging rapids in the United States from mid-May to mid-June. After June,
the water flow decreases and the rapids become more moderate and family
friendly. The small 18-foot rafts, carrying four to five people, puts you right
in the heart of the whitewater action. Shortly after the confluence of the
Colorado and Green Rivers, a series of steep descents and powerful whitewater
known as the Mile-Long Rapid begins. Then come the Big Drops: Little Niagara
and Satan's Gut - during high water (May and June), the waves are gigantic.
There are two different oarboat trips to choose from.
- The
5
day Cataract Canyon trip is the premier whitewater vacations and offers the
perfect balance of floating, hiking and whitewater. You will find yourself
seduced by the pace of the river while absorbing the beautiful scenery of
Canyonlands National Park, and enjoying the camaraderie of interesting people.
- The
6
day Cataract Canyon trips are more focused on hiking. The extra day to
gives us more hiking time to see geological and historical sites including
Ancient Pueblo ruins and petroglyphs.
Books about Cataract Canyon and the Moab Area
