The Colorado River is still fun at lower levels!! Sheri Griffith Expeditions has cancellced a river trip on The Colorado River because of the water levels. This includes both very high water and very low water. The Colorado River runs all year round with the highest water being in May and June when spring runoff occurs.

Some canyons such as Westwater Canyon on the Colorado River and Desolation Canyon on the Green River have better rapids at lower water. Cataract Canyon on the other hand always has great rapids because the Green River and the Colorado River combine forces before Cataract Canyon.

NEW TRIPS FOR 2005!

Four totally new, exciting river journeys:

(1) Moab Resort Adventure on the Colorado River, with Multi-Sport options. 2-day Westwater Canyon trip on the Colorado. Options of horseback riding near famous Moab, Utah, picturesque hiking in the canyon country of southern Utah, or a scenic flight over Canyonlands National Park and Arches National Park.

(2) Sea Kayaking series for women only on the Green Rivers. This is a great adventure for novices and seasoned paddlers alike. You can learn and travel at your own pace in the company of like-minded women. Our supportive RiverWomen will give you as much as you wish.

(3) The John Wesley Powell Adventure Join us for the new 10-day river journey on the historic Green River and the Mighty Colorado River. This adventure combines both spectacular whitewater and triumphant personal achievement. This expedition starts with sea kayak and flat water then moves to rowboats and whitewater. This is an experience you don't want to miss. Call for more information!!!

(4) Rafting Chile's Bio Bio River We are proud to offer an adventure of a lifetime on the Futaleufú River in Patagonia, Chile. The Futaleufú is one of earth's foremost whitewater runs. Starting in Chilean Patagonia, far beneath the spires and snow-capped crowns of the Andes, the Fu's turquoise waters pass through granite gorges, lush vistas and legendary whitewater.

WHITEWATER RAFTING SCHOOL

You've watched those sun drenched "Boatmun" on commercial trips move their crafts, seemingly without effort, through flat-water and rocky channels, then take on the biggest whitewater of Colorado River. Did you ever wonder what it would be like to be one of them?

Here is your chance to learn much of the guide trade. Training includes packing coolers, rigging boats, safety techniques and river rescue, equipment maintenance and most important of all, rowing and paddling a craft downriver. This is a full 6-day school with 4 on the Colorado River in Westwater Canyon and 2 at the SGE complex in Moab, Utah. This is a wonderful opportunity for first time boaters, seasoned private river runners, and anyone who has an interest in rafting.

Both men and women are recommended to join. The class will be taught by some of the best boaters, men and women, on the Colorado River.

Dates: May 18,
Price: $696 May 10 (minimum age 18)