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Western River Expeditions7258 Racquet Club DriveSalt Lake City, Utah 84121
HOURS: Mon-Fri 7:00am—6:00pm MSTEMAIL: gorafting@westernriver.comONLINE: www.westernriver.com
TOLL-FREE: 800-453-7450LOCAL: 801-942-6669FAX: 801–942–8514
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GRAND CANYON 6 - 7 DAY EXPEDITION
From Lake Powell
Little Colorado River
Badger Creek Rapi d
House Rock Rapi d
The Roaring 20’s
Kwagunt Creek Rapid
UnkarHance
Horn CreekGranite
Hermit
Crystal
Waltenburg
Deubendor f
FishtailUpset
Lava Falls
BedrockSpectre
Gem Serie s
Sockdolager
Havasu Creek
Kanab Creek
Mile 0
Mile 188
Whitmore Wash(HelicopterFlight)
Marble
Canyon
Lee’s Ferry
Phantom Ranch
Redwall
Cavern
NankoweapGranaries
Deer Creek
Falls
Stone Creek
ShinumoCreek
ElvesChasmHavasu
Vasey’sParadise
BlacktailCanyon
Grand Canyon6 OR 7 DAY EXPEDITION
What to Expect
Get Ready!
☞ Typical Day
☞ Physical Requirements
☞ Western’s J - Rig Raft
☞ Packing List
☞ Payment & Cancellation
☞ Pre-Trip Travel Information
☞ Day-by-Day Itinerary
☞ Camping with Western
☞ Packing Tips
Western River Expeditions7258 Racquet Club DriveSalt Lake City, Utah 84121
HOURS: Mon-Fri 7:00am—6:00pm MSTEMAIL: gorafting@westernriver.comONLINE: www.westernriver.com
TOLL-FREE: 800-453-7450LOCAL: 801-942-6669FAX: 801–942–8514
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In the grandest canyon of the Colorado River, experience the excitement, serenity, joy and enchanting
beauty of the river as it transforms this divine chasm and those who venture down it. Go Grand Canyon
rafting 187 miles in 6 days, each day descending deeper into geologic time. The Grand Canyon is ever-
changing, with massive walls that step back to expose eons of natural history, at one place dark and
narrow, and at another lush with waterfalls thundering hundreds of feet in luminous free fall. Daily side
hikes lead you to sparkling streams, pristine pools, green fern glens, and ancient Anasazi ruins. The
astounding scenery through Grand Canyon National Park is enhanced by the thrill of over 60 rapids
where Western’s unique J-Rig rafts will give you maximum excitement and safety.
Grand Canyon6 OR 7 DAY EXPEDITION
QUICK FACTS
Grand Canyon 6 or 7 Day: 6days/5nightsor7days/6nights 187miles MinimumAge:12yearsold
Begins and Ends: LasVegas,Nevadaor MarbleCanyon,Arizona(275milesfromLasVegas)
Current Rates, visit:
RATE INCLUDES RAFTING » ComfortableJ-rigraftsallow
flexibleseatingthroughouttrip
HIKING » Shortwalksandlonger,moredifficulthikes(alloptional)
CAMPING » Cots,tents,sleepingbags,campchairs&water-resistantbag
MEALS » Allmealsarepreparedforyoubetweendeparture&return
HELICOPTER » Exitcanyonbyhelicopterattheendofthetrip
SCENIC FLIGHTS » ReturnflightstoLasVegasorMarbleCanyon
Itinerary & Travel InformationDAYS ONE AND TWO »Meetyourcrewandraftsat7:30AMatMarbleCanyon,Arizona,adramaticlaunchpointontheColoradoRiver(optionsfortravelandaccommodationsdescribedonnextpage).Afterashortridetotheriver’sedgeyou’llloadyourduffleintoadrybag,listentoabrieforientationfromyourguidesandsetoffdowntheriver.Driftlazily,relax,andthensavorlunchonawhitesandbeach.MightyHouseRockRapidandtheRoaring20’ssetthepaceforthenextfivedays.VisitVasey’sParadise,aspectacularcascadeofwaterthatsupportsalushhanginggarden,andRedwallCavern,avastchambercarvedbytheriver.HikebreathtakingsidecanyonsorvisitancientAnasazigranaries.
DAYS THREE AND FOUR »Asyoudescenddownthroughtheinner-gorgeyou’reonyourwaytoHance,Horn,Granite,HermitandCrystal…allrapidsrespectedfortheirhugewaves.Western’sknowledgeableguidesleadshorthikestohiddenElvesChasmandtopoundingDeerCreekFalls.
DAY FIVE »SpendsometimeexploringtheazuregreenwatersofrenownedHavasuCanyonwherecountlesstranquilpoolsbeckonyoutofindyourownprivatepieceofthiswaterparadiseorexploreotherpossiblesidecanyonsandwaterfallsthroughoutthissectionofthecanyon.AfterdiningonWestern’sfamouseveningcuisine,capturethedazzlingglowofthesunonthecanyon’stoweringwallsbeforeitslipsintothehorizon.
DAY SIX OR SEVEN »Vulcan’sAnvil,avolcanicconemid-river,signalstheapproachofLavaFalls,theColoradoRiver’smostnotoriousrapid.Latemorning,you’llmeetyourhelicopterthatwilltakeyouoverthecanyonrimtoBar10Ranchforashowerandlunch,beforeyourreturnflighttoMarbleCanyonorLasVegas.
Note: This itinerary is provided as a sample. Daily activities and sights will vary based on weather conditions and guide preferences. Itinerary will also vary based on length of trip selected (6 or 7 days).
www.westernriver.com
Western River Expeditions7258 Racquet Club DriveSalt Lake City, Utah 84121
HOURS: Mon-Fri 7:00am—6:00pm MSTEMAIL: gorafting@westernriver.comONLINE: www.westernriver.com
TOLL-FREE: 800-453-7450LOCAL: 801-942-6669FAX: 801–942–8514
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A Typical Day on the RiverAftermeetingyourguidesyouwillbegivenatriporientationthatwillincludehowandwhereyoucansitontherafts,howtoholdon,andsafetyprecautionswhileontheriver.
Atypicaldaywillincluderaftingforafewhoursatatime,stoppingforscenicside-canyonhikes,bathroombreaks,lunchandpossibleswimmingopportunities.Visitingwithnew-foundfriendsandlearningriverloreandgeologyfromourwell-trainedguidesaddstotheenjoymentofeachday.
Afterafulldayoflearningandfunwearriveincamp.Guestswillbeallowedtofindtheirfavoritecampsiteandthenreturntotheraftsforthefamous“fireline”-thewayweloadandunloadrafts.Yourhelpinpassingthegearofftheboatisgreatlyappreciated;however,ifyouhavephysicalrestrictionsorlimitationsthatwouldprohibityoufromparticipatingyouarenotrequiredtohelp.
Thefirsteveningincamp,theguideswillgiveademonstrationonhowtoeasilyassemblethecotsandtentsandwillbeavailabletohelpyouifyouneedadditionalassistance.WesternRiverprovidescots,tents,sleepingbags,sheets,campchairandwater-proofgearbagsforallguests.You’llhavenoneedtoworryaboutbringinganyofyourowncampingequipment.
Whileyourelaxattheriver’sedge,yourguideswillpreparedinner.Everynightisdifferent,butthemenumayincludeitemssuchasgrilledchickenbreast,steakwithsautéedonions,pastaorfreshfish.
Atnight,whetheryouchoosetosleepinyourtentorunderthevastcanopyofstars,thefreshnightairandtherhythmoftheriverwilllullyoutosleep.
Eachmorning,yourguideswillprepareadeliciousbreakfast.You’llhaveachancetoenjoyeatingbeforereturningtoyourcampsitetotakedownyourtentandcotandpackupyourbelongingsinyourdrybag.Afterbringingyourbagdowntotheboats,guestsparticipateinthefirelineonceagainandyouareoffonanotherfun-filleddayofadventure.
Rafting Trips vs. Other VacationsThesettingandpaceofaraftingadventuregivesyousomethingyoudon’tfindinothervacations.OnaWesternRiverExpedition,youwillquicklydiscoverwhysomanyarecallingthis“thebestvacationoftheirlives.”It’sthecombinationofdriftingovertranquilpoolsofwaterundertheshadowsoftoweringrockformations,theexhilarationandthrillofrollingwavesandcrashingwhitewater,theexplorationofseldom-seenwaterfallsandNativeAmericanhistory,thepeacefulmomentsofreflectionasyougazeupatthestar-studdedskyandthefreshfeelingofrenewalasthemorningsunslowlyfiltersthroughwindingcanyons.Allthisprovidesanindescribablesenseofbelonging.Asenseofonenesswithyourselfandthosearoundyou.Asenseofadventure,reflectionandrenewal.Comediscoverthedifference.
Western River Expeditions7258 Racquet Club DriveSalt Lake City, Utah 84121
HOURS: Mon-Fri 7:00am—6:00pm MSTEMAIL: gorafting@westernriver.comONLINE: www.westernriver.com
TOLL-FREE: 800-453-7450LOCAL: 801-942-6669FAX: 801–942–8514
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Western’s J-Rig RaftNamedafterWestern’sfounder,JackCurrey,the“J-Rig”isapatentedcraftofferingthemostflexibleandcomfortablerideontheriver.Ifyou’reathrillseeker,youcansitupfrontwherethewaveshithardest,orrideaftformoreprotection.Thereareplentyofcalmsectionsalongtheriverwhereyoucanmovefreelyaroundtheboatandtradeseatingpositionsthroughoutthetrip.
A Whitewater“gusto”seatingwithsafetylines
B “Adventure”seatingatopfoodcoolers
C Paddedseatingatopdryfoodstorageboxes
D Storageareaforguestluggageandtripequipment
E Icewaterandlemonadecoolers
F 4-Cycleoutboardmotorprovidesquietpropulsionwithlowemissions
G Extramotorsandspareparts
H Firstaidsuppliesandsatellitephone
I Compartmentedneoprenerubbertubeshave20separateairchambersandarecapableofsupporting66,000lbs.
J Coldbeveragedragbagkeepsdrinksaccessiblethroughouttheday
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Western River Expeditions7258 Racquet Club DriveSalt Lake City, Utah 84121
HOURS: Mon-Fri 7:00am—6:00pm MSTEMAIL: gorafting@westernriver.comONLINE: www.westernriver.com
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Camping With Western River ExpeditionsWhetheryou’reaveterancamperorexperiencingsleepingintheoutdoorsforthefirsttime,Westernmakescampingsimple.Allyouneedtoworryaboutispackingyourpersonalitemsinasoft-sideddufflebag.We’llsupplytherest:
Comfortablecotsmakesleepingandrelaxingontherivereasy.
Roomytentsarealwaysavailableandeasytosetup.Youmaybelikemanyofourriverguestswhoprefertosleepunderthevastcanopyofstars.Ifyouhaven’teverexperiencedcampinginthedesertyou’llbesurprisedathowdryandcomfortableeverythingstayswhensleepingunderthestars.
Freshlylaunderedsleepingbagsandsheetsprovidewarmthoncoolevenings.
Water-resistantbagsprotectyourpersonalbelongingsfromexposuretosandandwater.
Apersonalday-usebagkeepsimportantitemshandyduringtheday.
Campchairsoffercomfortableseatingwhileincamp.
Asturdyvinylgroundclothkeepsyourgearandcampingareasclean.(notshownabove)
TOILET FACILITIES
Westernusesaportabletoiletandhandwashsystemthatissetupeachdayincampinasecludedlocationthatassuresprivacy.Thetoiletisavailablefromthetimewepullintocampuntilweleavethefollowingday.Anorientationconcerningeverythingfromrapidsafetytobathroomswillbegivenatthebeginningofyourtrip.
Western River Expeditions7258 Racquet Club DriveSalt Lake City, Utah 84121
HOURS: Mon-Fri 7:00am—6:00pm MSTEMAIL: gorafting@westernriver.comONLINE: www.westernriver.com
TOLL-FREE: 800-453-7450LOCAL: 801-942-6669FAX: 801–942–8514
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Western River Expeditions7258RacquetClubDriveSaltLakeCity,Utah84121
HOURS:Mon-Fri7:00am—6:00pmMSTEMAIL: gorafting@westernriver.comONLINE: www.westernriver.com
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TEMPERATURES AND PRECIPITATION – GRAND CANYON:
MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT
MeanMax.Temperature 71 82 92 101 106 103 96 84
MeanMin.Temperature 48 56 63 71 79 75 70 58
Precipitation(inches) .79 .47 .36 .30 .84 1.4 .97 .65
Ourprimaryconcernisparticipantsafety.Thenatureofanoutdooradventureinvolvessomephysicalexertionandalsopossibleexposuretoweatherconditionsthatcanfluctuategreatlyduetoheat,sun,wind,orrain.Wedohaveexperienceaccommodatingpersonswithawiderangeofphysicalchallenges,disabilities,ormedicalandhealthconditions.However,wehavefoundthatforsomepeoplethefactofage,weight,lackofconditioning,heartorotherdisease,canendangerthemselves,otherguestsorcreateadditionalhardshipthatdiminishesthesuitabilityorenjoymentofthistypeofvacation.Pleaseconsidertheseconditionsinmakingyourchoiceofriveradventures.Pleasecheckwithyourphysicianpriortoyourtripifyouhaveanymedicalorhealthconditionorifyouaretakinganymedications,andthennotifyusofhowwecanbetterhelpyouwiththeseconditions.Ingeneral,participantswillneedtomeetthefollowingphysicalrequirements:
FitintoaType5LifeJacket(maximumchestsizeis52”)requiredbytheNationalParkService
Abilitytosecurelygripropesprovidedforhandholdswhilerunningtherapids
Enoughagilitytoclimbonandofftherafts—thiscouldbeasmuchasa2-3footreachandoftenonwetandslipperysurfaces
Abilitytonavigateuneventerrainonhikesandincamp
Carryyourowndrybagwhichwillincludeyour20-pounddufflebagalongwiththesleepingbagandgroundcoverweprovide
Ourprincipleobjectiveisforyouandyourfellowgueststohaveanenjoyableandfulfillingexperience.Ifyouareconcernedaboutanyoftheserequirements,pleasecallourfriendlystafftofurtherdiscusswhichtripisrightforyou.Ourwillmorefullydescribesomeoftheinherentrisksinvolvedintheseactivities.Welookforwardtohavingyoujoinusontheadventureofalifetime.
Physical Requirements for Rafting Trips
ParticipantAcknowledgementofRisksForm
www.westernriver.com/trips/grand6day/weather☞
Wealwayshopeforgoodweatherbutyoushouldbepreparedforthepossibilityofcoolerweatherandstorms.Thisisapplicabletoalltripsthroughouttheseason.ThefollowingchartshowsaveragesforthemonthsofMarchthroughOctober.Temperaturesandprecipitationwillvary.Arainstormoracoolfrontcanhappenanytime.Youcanfindcurrentweatherforecastsat:
Weather
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DUFFLE BAG Allofyourpersonalitemsshouldbepackedintoasoft-sideddufflebagapproximately12”x13”x24”insize.Markitwithyourname.Duetoaircraftweightallowancesandraftspace,pleaselimityourgeartoroughly20pounds,notincludingbeverages(seenoteregardingbeveragesonpage11).
DAY BAGUponarrivaltotheriver’sedge,youwillbeprovidedawater-resistantdaybag(approximately7”x13”).Inthisdaybag,youwillwanttoputthoseitemsyouwishtoaccessduringtheday(raingear,camera,medications,sunblock,lipbalm,riverguidebook,etc).Werecommendpackingtheseitemsinasimpleplasticgrocerysackinsideyourduffleforeasytransfertoyourdaybagatthelaunchsite.
GEAR BAGAlsouponarrivalatthelaunchsiteofyourtrip,youwillreceiveawater-resistantgearbag.Thisbagwillcontainyoursleepingbag,sheetandgroundtarp.Youwillputyourdufflebaginsidethisbag,rollthetopdownandclipitsecurelytoavoidgettingyourpersonalgearwet.Yourpersonalgearbagwillbeavailableatcampeachnightofyourtrip.
CLOTHING ITEMSTwo-piece rain suit or “paddle gear”(Notjust
forrainstorms-offersprotectionagainstthe50°Fcoldwaterandwind-chillwhenrunningrapids–especiallyearlyinthemorning.)
2-3swimsuits(2-pieceswimsuitandquick-dryingshortsrecommendedforwomen)
2-3quick-dryingshirts
2paircomfortableshortsandunderwearforcamp
2pairsocksforuseincaseofsunburnorfootinjury
1pairquick-dryingpants(optional-forsunprotection)
Lightweightfleecetop
Sturdywatersandalsormulti-sportshoethatcangetwetwithgoodtread&supportforhikes.Itiswisetoconsiderabackuppairofsandalsorshoesincaseofdamage.
Comfortablefootwearforcamp(someguestsprefertochangeoutofwetsandalsorshoesintoflipflopsorotherlightweightshoes)
Hatforsunprotectionwithstringorhatclip
Glovesforprotectionwhilegrippingropes
Water clarity can vary from clear to very silty. Clothing may become discolored. Please pack accordingly.
PERSONAL ITEMS Personalhygieneproducts-toothbrush,toothpaste
Plentyofsunscreen
Sunscreenlipbalm
After-sunmoisturizinglotion
Biodegradablesoapandshampooinsmallbottles
Sportwaterbottlewithcliporcarabiner
Smalltowelandwashcloth
BandanaorBuff
Smallpackoftissuesand/ormoisttowelettes
Smallheadlamporflashlightwithextrabatteries
Insectrepellant(smallcontainer)
Sunglasseswithsafetystrap
Camera–waterproofdigitalcamerawithextrabatteriesandmemorycardsrecommended.
(Note:onlinepost-tripphotosharingwillbeavailableforthosewithdigitalimages.Youwillbegivenaccessinformationviaemail.Pleaseensurewehaveyouraccurateemailaddressonfile).
Smalltravelpillow
Medicationifneeded(coolstorageisavailable)
MajorcreditcardandphotoIDincaseofevacuationandforsouvenirsatBar10Ranch
Cashforgratuities(Yourguideswillmakeeveryefforttoseethatyourtripisenjoyableandsuccessful.Gratuitiesforguidesareappropriate,greatlyappreciatedandatyourdiscretion,asagestureofthanksfortheirprofessionalismandservice.Asuggestedguidelineis10percentofthetripcost.Thecommonpracticeistogivethegratuitytothetripleaderonthelastnight.Itwilllaterbedividedequallywiththerestofthecrew).
COLD WEATHER ITEMS
(EspeciallyApril,earlyMay&lateAug-Sept) Neoprenesocksforriver-Woolsocksforcamp
Stockingcap,fleeceorwoolgloves
Thickfleecejacketand/orlightweightdowncoat
Lightweightlongunderwearforsleeping
Paddler’s“SplashJacket”and/orsplashpants
OPTIONAL PERSONAL ITEMS 2large(3”-4”)carabinersforclippingday
usebagandwaterbottletoropes
Afewclothespinsandsmallpieceofropefordryingclothes
Comfortablelounge-wearforcampandsleeping
Sarong(longclothwornlikeaskirt,wrappedatthewaist)
Mile-by-MileRiverGuideBook(seeredrockoutfitters.com)
Packing List & Travel Tips
Western River Expeditions7258 Racquet Club DriveSalt Lake City, Utah 84121
HOURS: Mon-Fri 7:00am—6:00pm MSTEMAIL: gorafting@westernriver.comONLINE: www.westernriver.com
TOLL-FREE: 800-453-7450LOCAL: 801-942-6669FAX: 801–942–8514
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TransportationfromMarbleCanyon,Arizonatoriver
Helicopterflightoutofthecanyon
CharterreturnflighttoLasVegasorMarbleCanyon
Professional,licensedguides
Allmealsbetweentripdepartureandreturn
Alleatingutensilsandsouvenircup
Unlimitedwaterandlemonade
Freshlylaunderedsleepingbagandsheet
Cot28”x74”andgroundcover&Tentsfortwo
Water-resistantdrybagforsleepinggear(andyourpersonaldufflebag)
Water-resistantday-usedrybag(7”diameterx13”)forpersonalitems
Customrafts
USCoastGuardapprovedwhitewaterlifejackets
WildernessFirst-Aidkit
SanitaryFacilities
Items provided by Western River Expeditions
Get Ready in One Order: Red Rock OutfittersThroughseveraldecadesofexperienceontheriver,Westernknowswhatclothingandgearwillkeepyousmilingeverysecondofyouradventure.Specifically,we’vebundled“The Works” forhim,forherandoneforgearingeneral.GetaFREEitemwitha“Works”purchase.Foryourconvenience,youcanorderalltheseitemsonlinewithWestern’sretaildivision: redrockoutfitters.com☞
www.RedRockOutfitters.com
1-855-245-1658
Be Prepared for Any Weather:Weatherisalwayspresentonarivertrip...Temperaturescanfluctuatedaily,andmayevendisobeypredictedweatherforecasts!Itiswisetocomepreparedforanything,butwerealizethereareweightandsizelimitationsforpacking.Whilewecannotpredictitall,hopefullywe’vegivenyoutheproper insights and information to prepare you for the adventure of alifetime!
Rain Gear vs. Paddle Gear
Key Feature:Neoprenerubber“gaskets”aroundwrists&neck.Bestincoldweather&whitewater.
PROS:•Nothingbetterforstayingdry
•Idealwhenweatherremainscold
•Blockswaterfromalldirections
•Bestforwhitewater
CONS:•Hot&sweatyinwarmweather
•Pulloverstylecanbedifficult
•Specializedpurposelacksversatility
•Nohoodforrainstorms
Key Feature:Easytowear,versatile,bestinwarmerweatherandrain.
PROS:•Keepsyourelativelydrywithout
the“sweatchambereffect”
•Blockswind-chillafterrapids
•Versatilepurpose/easytowear
•Bestforrain,shieldswhitewater
CONS:•Notwaterproofduringlargerapids
•Gettingcoldcanbeathreattofun
Western River Expeditions7258 Racquet Club DriveSalt Lake City, Utah 84121
HOURS: Mon-Fri 7:00am—6:00pm MSTEMAIL: gorafting@westernriver.comONLINE: www.westernriver.com
TOLL-FREE: 800-453-7450LOCAL: 801-942-6669FAX: 801–942–8514
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Things to bring: Duffelbag(approx.12”x13”x24”),packedwithpersonalitemsoutlinedonthepackinglist
Extradrinks,ifdesired.(see“Beverages”onGeneralInformationpage).
•MarbleCanyonconveniencestore(acrossfromairstrip).
•LiquorStoresinLasVegasdaybeforecharterflight.
Extrasnacks,ifdesired.(Snackswillbeprovidedduringthetrip).
PhotoID,amajorcreditcard,andcashforgratuities.
Things to leave: (NOTTOBRINGONTHERIVER)
SuitcasescanbeleftatMarriottstorage,orincaratMarbleCanyon
Electronicdevices
Jewelry
FINAL CHECKLIST: The morning of your trip: Checkoutofyouraccommodations&eatagoodbreakfast.(Boxed
breakfastprovidedifoncharterflightfromLasVegas).
Meetinthemorningat:
•4:45AMinMarriottlobbyforbustransfertotheBoulderTerminalandaflighttoMarbleCanyon.OriginalpictureI.D.isrequiredforallpassengers18andolder.
•MarbleCanyonAirstrippavillion(ifnotoncharterflight):7:30AM
Comedressedandreadytoraft(seediagrambelow):
Gear provided: Large water-resistant gear bagcontaining a sleeping bag, sheet, and ground tarp. Onceyouaredressedandreadyfortheriverthatday,youshouldpackyourpersonalduffelsoitisreadytoplaceinsidethislargerubberbagonceyougettotheedgeoftheriver.Youcanaccessitagainthatnightatcamp.(Inaccessibleduringtheday).
Small day bagtoholdpersonalitemsyouneedthroughouttheday(sunscreen,lipbalm,rainsuit,camera,snacks).Saveyourselftimebypackingtheseitemsinaseparategrocerybag,readytograbfromyourduffelbagandplaceinsidethedaybagonceyougettotheedgeoftheriver.
Lifejacket / PFDwillbehandedoutandproperfittingwillbedemonstratedbyyourguideswhenyoumeetthemattherafts.
BIG SMILE
RETENTION DEVICE(S)
LIP BALM & SUNSCREEN
River guides invented these thirty yearsago for hats and sunglasses. They work!
A smile is a curve thatsets a lot of things straight
LIFE JACKET / PFDAvailable at the river’s edge, with the rafts
WATERPROOF CAMERAOr use a waterproof / sandproof case
QUALITY RAIN GEARGood quality rain gear is handy in your day bag for rain, but especially for rapids!
MEDICATION(if needed)
HAT FOR SUN PROTECTION
QUICK DRY SHORTS
SUNGLASSESThey’re not just for Hollywood looks
Wide-brimmed hat, baseball cap or visor
COMFORTABLE SHIRTBest with UPF for sun protection
STURDY WATER SANDALS OR SHOESNo flip flops, mukluks, cowboy boots, spurs, etc.
Makes sitting on the raft more comfortable
WATER BOTTLE WITH A CLIPAlways drink lots of water in the desert
At least 30 SPF - You will havetime to apply this before rafting
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Pre-Trip Travel InformationPriortothestartofyourraftingadventure,youmaychoosetomeetineitherLasVegas,NevadaandtakeacharterflighttoMarbleCanyon,ArizonawhereyourtripbeginsoryoumaymeetusdirectlyinMarbleCanyon.
OPTION 1: MEETING IN MARBLE CANYON, ARIZONA
Yourguideswillmeetyouat7:30AMattheMarbleCanyonAirstripjustacrossthestreetfromtheMarbleCanyonLodge.Complimentaryparkingisavailableattheairstrip.YouwilllikelybedrivingtoMarbleCanyonthenightpriortodeparture.YoumightconsiderusingAztecShuttleServicefromLasVegas.ModestaccommodationsareavailableattheMarbleCanyonLodgeandmaybebookedonlineatorbycalling(928)355-2225.MentionthatyouareaWesternRiverguestandrequestourdiscount.Makereservationsearlyasthepropertydoesfill.
OPTION 2: MEETING IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA(additionalcharterflightcostapplies).FlightreservationsarehandledbyWesternRiverExpeditions.MeetinthelobbyofTheLasVegasMarriott,325ConventionCenterDrive,LasVegas,NVat4:45AMforbustransfertotheBoulderTerminalandaflighttoMarbleCanyon.OriginalpictureI.D.isrequiredforallpassengers18andolder.HotelReservations(24Hours):Blockspace&ratesareonlyguaranteedupto30dayspriortotripdeparture,andarethenofferedonlyifhotelspaceisstillavailable.ReserveonlineasaWesternRiverguest,orcall1-800-228-9290–Besuretomentionthegroupcode:WRE
TheLasVegasMarriottisconvenientlylocatedneartheConventionCenterMonorailStationthatgoestotheheartoftheLasVegasStrip.AlightgrabandgobreakfastisavailableforWesternRiverguestsstayingattheLasVegasMarriott.Returntimeforguestsonthecharterflightis3:00PMbacktotheLasVegasMarriott.
Post-Trip TravelYourrivertripendsatWhitmoreWash(mile187)mid-morningonthelastday.You’llbidfarewelltoyourguidesandboardahelicoptertoexitthecanyon.Ascenic10-minutehelicopterridewilltakeyoufromtherivertoBar10RanchneartherimofGrandCanyon.AtBar10RanchyouwillhavetheopportunitytoshowerandhavealightlunchbeforeboardingtheaircraftforyourflighttoLasVegasorMarbleCanyon-destinationmustbepre-determined(returnflightisincludedinthetripcost–originalpictureI.D.isrequiredforguests18andolder).YouwillreturntoLasVegasorMarbleCanyonbyabout3:00PM.(Pleaseinformuspriortoyourtripifyourreturnplanschangeforanyreason).
www.marblecanyoncompany.com
TheLasVegasMarriottoffersfreeparkingforguests.Baggagestorageisalsoavailableforanominalfee.StorageforguestsnotstayingatTheLasVegasMarriottisslightlymoreperbag.
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GRAND CANYON 6 - 7 DAY EXPEDITION
Payment & Cancellation PoliciesPAYING YOUR BALANCE
Payment in full is due 90 days prior to trip departure and may be paid by check(preferably) or credit card. For your convenience,weofferanautomaticpayment servicetochargethebalanceduetoyourcreditcard90dayspriortotripdeparture.Wereservethe right to cancel your reservation if full payment is not collected by the due date.
CANCELLATION & REFUNDS
Thecancellationpolicyappliesatthetimeofdeposit.DetailsregardingcancellationsandtravelchangesforeachtripcanbefoundatWesternRiver.comoronyourreservationconfirmation.Ifyoumustcancelanyreservation,thecancellationpolicyappliesineveryinstanceandtherewillbenoexceptionsforanyreason.Westernwillnotissueanyrefundforarrivinglateorleavingatripearly.WesternRiverExpeditionsisnotresponsibleforanyexpensesincurredinpreparationforanycancelledtripsorforcostsincurredduetotraveldelays,flightcancellations,orillness.Ifyouareconcernedaboutthepossibilityofhavingtocancel,youmayfindinformationaboutcancellationcoverageandpolicydetailsat:
westernriver.com/cancellation☞
BEVERAGES »Waterandlow-calorielemonadeareavailableinunlimitedquantitiesontheboats,andincamp.Westerndoesnotprovidebeer,liquor,orsodapop.Eachguestmaybringonecase(24)ofadditionalcannedbeverages.For guests flying on the charter flight from Las Vegas to Marble Canyon, all beverages other than liquor must be purchased after your flightattheServiceStation/ConvenienceStoreacrossthestreetfromtheairstripatMarbleCanyonLodge.LiquorisnotavailableattheMarbleCanyonLodge,andmustbepurchasedinLasVegasbeforeyourflight.Liquorwillbeincludedinthe25lbslimitperpersonortherewillbe$15charge.TSAregulationsrequirethatliquorbeunder140proofandstoredintheoriginalcontainer.Glasscontainersofliquormaybestoredinaprotectedplaceontheboats,butglasscontainersofbeerandsodaarenotallowed.
VALUABLES » YouwillwanttohavephotoID,amajorcreditcard,andsomecashforgratuities.Allothervaluablesandjewelryshouldbeleftathomeorinasafetydepositboxatyourhotel.Inaddition,asasafetyprecautionwesuggestthatyounotwearringsontheriver.Also,eachyearafewofourgueststravelingonairlinesarrivewithoutluggage.Withthisinmind,wesuggestyoucarrywithyoumedications,prescriptionglasses,andanythingyoumaynotbeabletoreplacetheeveningbeforeyourtripdeparts.
EXTRA LUGGAGE » Transferallyourpersonalclothingandgearwhichyouwillneedontheriverexpeditiontoasmalllightweightdufflebag.Identifydufflebagwithlabel,andleaveanyextrasuitcasesatyourhotel.GuestsoftheLasVegasMarriottmayleaveluggageattheirhotelforanominalfeeperbag(non-guestsslightlymore).Ifyouarestayingatanotherpropertyyoushouldcheckwiththathotelregardingluggagestorage.PleaseDONOTBRINGSUITCASESonyourrivertrip-ordufflebagswithhardbottomorwheels.Aspartofyourcampingequipmentpackage,weprovideawater-resistantbaginwhichyouwillplaceyourdufflebagaswellasthesleepingbagthatweprovide.
General Information
IMPORTANT NOTICES:
Grand Canyon National Park Conservation Fund Thisisanoptionalfee.Tohelpprotecttheriversandcanyon,youwillnotethataonedollarperday,perperson,contributionforeachdayyouareontheriverhasbeenaddedtoyourinvoice.
One Trip per Year Rule: DuetohighdemandintheGrandCanyon,theParkServicelimitsgueststoonlyonerivertripthroughGrandCanyonperyear.ThisappliestobothPrivateandProfessionallyGuidedtrips.
Park Entrance Fees forGrandCanyonNationalParkareperperson,butmaybewaivedwithposessionofaGoldenEagle,GoldenAccess,GoldenAge,orAmericatheBeautifulpasses.Sendcopyprooftouswithyourfinalpayment.
Questions: Ifyouhaveadditionalquestions,ourfriendlystaffisavailableMonday–Fridayfrom7:00AMto6:00PMMountainTime.Also,visitusonlineatwesternriver.comformoreinformation.Besuretoseeour“FAQS&POLICIES”sectiononlineundereachtrip.
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