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Tour West is truly a family-run business, with decades of river experience under our collective belts. We currently have three generations of our family still actively involved in providing adventurers with truly remarkable and memorable river running experiences!

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Your family of river adventurers The great outdoors like you ve never seen them

Tour West’s history is as storied as the rivers we’ve run for Since those early days, Tour West has fi ne-tuned its trips to While many things have changed in the river running close to 40 years. A family-owned and operated business provide each guest with the ultimate in outdoor experiences–– business over the years, Tour West’s philosophy of discovery since the very beginning, Tour West has thrilled whitewater from the use of top-quality equipment to serving up the best in has remained the same. We recognize that a trip on the enthusiasts in some of the most picturesque settings in outdoor cuisine, to witnessing thrilling vistas and exhilarating river is more than just a vacation; it is a meaningful and the American West. rapids. But what really sets Tour West apart from all the others life-changing experience our guests treasure for the rest of are our guides––friendly professionals who have chosen to their lives. We invite you to join us on the ride of your life Founder Frank Stratton has always carried a deep love for the make the river their true home away from home, and who carry and discover this one-of-a-kind experience for yourself. outdoors. Having spent much of his life hiking, camping, decades of adventuring experience. On average, Tour West fi shing, Frank even took his new bride to the Grand Canyon trip leaders have close to 20 years of experience successfully for their honeymoon in 1943. Frank had spent most of his navigating the rivers of the American West. And while our life as a farmer and teacher until he and a friend took their guides may come from many different backgrounds, the one fi rst rafting trip down the Grand Canyon and needless to say, thing they all share is a deep and abiding love for the river. that experience opened up a whole new world of adventure

and discovery. Since then, Frank has shared that dream with 2page Our story the world and has passed on that passion for the river to his This service is operated by Tour West, Inc. a concessionaire under contract with the family, who runs the business today. Currently there are three U.S. Government and administered by the National Park Service. The concessionaire generations involved in Tour West, with a fourth on its way. is responsible for conducting these operations in a satisfactory manner. Prices are approved by the National Park Service.

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“I must say I thought so many days on the river was going to be too much but I wouldn’t have traded one minute of that time for anything. There was never a dull moment.” Fred , TX

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Combining river trips and ranches has become a great way to enjoy the river at its best, and offers adventurers a wholly unique and

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GRAND CANYON AND BAR TEN RANCH two full days and nights of rafting and camping. Although most Canyon. On your rafting adventure you will spend your time 3 night { motorized trip } of the larger whitewater river rapids are found above Lava Falls, enjoying thrilling rapids, scenic hikes, and the best in outdoor this 3-night adventure gives travelers an excellent introduction cooking. The last morning of your trip will take you to Hite As the Colorado River winds its way between the Shivwits to river running with a chance to sample one-of-a-kind outdoor Marina, where you’ll have the option to either fl y back to and Hualapai plateaus, it cascades into the lower gorge cooking and the chance to sleep under brilliant starry skies. At Moab or have your vehicle shuttled to meet you at Hite. of the Grand Canyon, creating a vision of delightful and trip’s end, you will be transported to Las Vegas airport by bus. unexpected beauty. On this Tour West Grand Canyon 3-night motorized trip, you will travel 97 miles from Whitmore Wash SALMON RIVER AND MACKAY BAR LODGE to South Cove on Lake Mead, which features an enjoyable CATARACT CANYON AND RED CLIFFS LODGE 4 night { rowing trip } range of river that includes a variety of exciting rapids 4 night { motorized trip } and tranquil fl owing waters. The last 34 miles of your trip Come join us for an unforgettable rafting trip in one of the will be spent fl oating between the sheer walls and graceful Tour West’s Cataract Canyon and Red Cliffs Lodge adventure most scenic wilderness areas in the world. Tour West’s 4-night tiers of the upper stretches of beautiful Lake Mead. will give you the perfect combination of outdoor relaxation Salmon River trip is fi lled to the brim with thrilling rapids,

and adventure. You’ll begin your trip with two nights at the gourmet meals, relaxing star-fi lled evenings, breathtaking 6page Trips / Ranch River Tour West has arranged a unique river expedition to give you luxurious Red Cliff Lodge, nestled in charming Castle Valley scenery, and so much more. This trip begins in Boise, Idaho, access to this marvelous region of the Grand Canyon. Your trip next to the Colorado River. While there you will enjoy the and takes you to the picturesque town of Salmon where originates in Las Vegas and takes you by air to the scenic Bar splendor and serenity of this beautiful lodge as you choose from you will meet your group and guide. The next three days Ten Ranch on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Your fi rst a variety of activities including horseback riding, mountain and two nights will fi nd you running class I-IV rapids, day and night at Bar Ten will be fi lled with a wide variety of biking, hiking, and jeep tours. The lodge also features a winery, hiking, swimming, eating fantastic food, playing games, and fun-fi lled activities including horseback riding, trap shooting, movie museum, tennis courts, exercise room, and outdoor pool. camping under the heavens. The last night of your trip will hiking, billiards, table tennis, horseshoes, volleyball, and a be spent at the MacKay Bar Lodge, which offers comfortable country western program. The next morning you will helicopter After two nights at the Red Cliff Lodge you will enjoy cabins, scenic hiking trails, a relaxing hot tub, and fabulous into the canyon and meet your guides. From there, get ready for three days and two nights discovering the infamous Cataract meals. The next morning you will fl y back to Boise.

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Rafting the Colorado River through Cataract Canyon 3 night { motorized trip } 4 night { oar powered trip } is a powerfully unforgettable experience, leading you through the very heart of scenic Canyonlands Tour West’s 3-night trip through Cataract Canyon begins in Tour West’s 4-night oar powered trip through Cataract National Park and then hurtling you through the Moab, Utah, where you will meet your guide. From there, the Canyon is the perfect fi t for adventurers who crave even thrilling cascades of venerable Cataract Canyon. adventure begins with a leisurely fl oat on the river through more river time in this beautiful canyon. Your trip begins in beautiful sandstone canyons. Along this stretch you will Moab, where you will shuttle to the river, meet your guides, Each of our trips through Cataract Canyon offers stop at side canyons and hike to Native American ruins, and and begin your adventure with a languid fl oat down the river, adventurers a unique blend of blood-pumping enjoy the stunning scenery unique to this legendary canyon. enjoying the beautiful sandstone along the way. As you move excitement and meditative solitude. Combine that with The scene changes 49 miles later, as you enter thrilling through this part of the canyon there will be plenty of time a truly unique experience through the river’s corridor, whitewater rapids at the confl uence of the Green and Colorado to swim, hike, and relax. At the confl uence of the Green and discovering Native American ruins and ancient historical Rivers. After successfully navigating the rapids on the last Colorado Rivers, the real fun begins, as you navigate several and geological treasures through the knowledge of morning of your trip, you will arrive at Hite Marina on thrilling rapids. More experienced river runners can enjoy learned guides, and you’ll fi nd this one-of-a-kind trip Lake Powell. From here you may either fl y by plane back to infl atable kayaks, which gives added freedom to experience will be something you talk about for years to come. Moab or have your vehicle shuttled to meet you at Hite. and explore the river and rapids on personal terms. The 8page Canyon Cataract last morning of your trip puts you at Hite Marina on Lake At the colorful confl uence of the Green and Colorado Powell, where you have the option to either fl y back to Moab rivers 49 miles down the corridor, you’ll discover by charter plane or have your vehicle shuttled from Moab. legendary Cataract Canyon, a Class III river that contains some of the most exciting whitewater in the West. You’ll run rapids like Little Niagara, and the aptly named Satan’s Gut, as well as many other exciting rapids. And of course each day ends under the stars, with the heavens blanketing

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The Salmon River is home to an impressively wide variety of North American wildlife. Your travels just might show you moose, elk, mule deer, black bears, river otters, golden eagles, red-tail hawks, and osprey––all in their natural home environments. The Salmon River is also rich in Native American and early pioneer history and your trip will include an immersion into this photo courtesy of courtesy photo bennion joe

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“Another thing that really made this trip special was our guides’ knowledge of the river, the ecosystem, and the history. I was truly impressed with their ability to tell us about the flora, fauna, and what had happened along the river over the years. Their sensitivity to the fragile landscape is a model that everyone should follow.” Dave & Brett , NC

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“We can’t stop telling everyone that this is the one trip they really have to experience. It was 5 days of pure fun and relaxation. The river was thrilling, the scenery incredibly, the food was excellent. We especially enjoyed the beautiful side canyons and streams, exhilarating hikes, and sleeping under the stars…our only regret that the trip didn’t last longer. Never before have I cried because our vacation was over. Thank you for the wonderful experience!” Bob & We n dy , PA

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