The best short Whitewater Trip in the West

Trip Description:

YOU WANT MORE THAN A FLOAT TRIP, BUT YOU ONLY HAVE ONE DAY TO SPARE? Join us on Westwater Canyon , the best short whitewater trip available in the West. This legendary canyon of powerful rapids and outstanding scenery is highly respected by river runners and professional guides alike. It sure lives up to its reputation as "The Mighty Colorado."

This proposed Wild and Scenic River is totally isolated from modern civilization: a canyon of serene solitude surrounded by red sandstone spires. National Geographic joined us in Westwater Canyon to photograph and write of the dramatic scenery and its unique wildlife habitat. The river cascades through the ever-deepening sandstone monuments and into the narrow Black Granite Gorge. Here the river meets opposition from the canyon walls, creating the fast and furious rapids that give Westwater its reputation: Funnel Falls, Last Chance, the Steps, and, of course, the infamous Skull Rapid.

This trip is designed for adventure seekers and canyon lovers, for those looking for great rapids on a remote and regulated river. The small number of people allowed in this canyon each day is strictly controlled. That means you will encounter almost no one else on the river during your trip. We use oarboats here, but paddleboats are available for the experienced by advance request. An oarboat is an 18 foot inflatable raft maneuvered by a guide with a set of oars secured in the middle of the raft. A paddleboat is a 16 foot inflatable raft manned by passengers and their paddles, with the guide navigating from the back of the raft.

2007 Available Dates:

3/3, 3/13, 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 5/6, 5/13, 5/27, 6/3, 6/12, 6/16, 7/3, 7/17, 7/24, 8/5, 8/19, 9/2, 9/18, 10/7, 10/14

Price:

$125 per person

Rapids:

II - IV (depending on water levels)

Trip Length:

1 day

Ages:

10 years and up

More Information:

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