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Pdf Brochure twriver.com 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 Grand Canyon remarkable and memorable river running experiences! page 1 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! photo courtesy of joe bennion callcall { { 1.800.453.91071.800.453.9107 }} today!today! twriver.com tour west photo courtesy of courtesy photo bennion joe 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. please address comments to: Superintendent Grand Canyon National Park P.O. Box 129 Grand Canyon, AZ 86023 twriver.com callcall {{ 1.800.453.91071.800.453.9107 } } today! today! “Waking up from a dream to find yourself on the beach by the river in the middle of Grand Canyon was out of this world.” Tracey , IL grand c photo courtesy of courtesy photo bennion joe photo courtesy of courtesy photo bennion joe page 1 photo courtesy of courtesy photo bennion joe callcall { { 1.800.453.91071.800.453.9107 }} today!today! twriver.com to Salt Lake City St. George 8WDK /DNH3RZHOO Kanab Fredonia Marble TRIP ENTRY/EXIT POINT Canyon Point of Interest LEE'S FERRY {map not to scale} {illustration by Ruthann Stoner} I-15 anyon 1 ZH 1RUWK5LP Lava Falls Rapid Las Vegas Havasu Phantom V $UL]RQD Canyon Ranch /DNH 0HDG Bar Ten SOUTH Ranch COVE WHITMORE South Rim 1HYDGD WASH to Los Angeles DIAMOND CREEK to Albuquerque to Phoenix Grand ccanyon adventures cchoose from a variety of exciting Grand ccanyon trips to Flagstaff I-40 I-40 The Grand Canyon is one of those rare and powerful 6 { motorized trip } morning you will launch out on the river at Lee’s Ferry &DOLIRUQLDnight Flagstaff places that can be literally labeled as awe-inspiring and spend the next 12 days traveling 187 miles downriver, and life changing. Its grandeur and magnifi cence are Tour West’s 6-night motorized trip winds its way 187 miles enjoying river rafting at its natural and leisurely best. At unrivaled, and the opportunity to witness the sheer into the heart of this beautiful natural wonder. Sporting the end of your trip you will helicopter out of the canyon majesty of the place should not be missed. the biggest rapids and most spectacular sites in the Grand and board a plane to either Las Vegas or Marble Canyon. Canyon, you’ll start in beautiful Marble Canyon, where you A river-rafting trip through this natural wonder combines the will spend your fi rst night at the Marble Canyon Lodge and synergy of world-class whitewater adventure with humbling meet your guide. The next day puts you in the rafts at Lee’s 8 { motorized trip } and breathtaking scenery to make for a truly unforgettable Ferry and sends you on your adventure. You will spend the night river experience. Along with the exhilarating whitewater next six days rafting, hiking, enjoying delicious meals, and Tour West’s 8-night motorized trip is perfect for the traveler rapids, courtesy of the mighty Colorado River, Tour West sleeping under a blanket of spectacular stars. At trip’s end, who wants to see the entire length of the Grand Canyon. Grand Canyon tours also feature access to hidden side canyons you will helicopter out of the canyon at Whitmore Wash and This trip creatively combines the best of our 6- and and ancient Native American ruins, accessible only from the board a plane back to either Las Vegas or Marble Canyon. 3-night motorized trips, allowing you to experience the river. We have been guiding thrill seekers through the Grand 4page Grand Canyon Canyon for nearly 40 years, and with almost 300 miles of Canyon’s stunning vistas like never before. This trip starts river contained within the canyon, our guides can show you a at Marble Canyon where you will spend your fi rst night wholly unique and invigorating experience time and time again. 12 night { oar powered trip } and meet your guide. The next morning you will launch out on the river at Lee’s Ferry and spend the next 8 days With four distinctively unique river trips to choose from, For those who have a bit more time and would like to traveling 295 through the entire length of the canyon. Tour West can provide you with the Grand Canyon move through the Canyon at a slower pace and on smaller Your trip will ultimately take you to Lake Mead, where you adventure that is just right for you––complete with stops rafts, Tour West offers an unforgettable 12-night rowing will be picked up and taken back to Las Vegas by bus. at breathtaking side canyons, mouthwatering meals, and all trip. This excursion begins at Marble Canyon where you the exhilarating class III, IV, and V rapids you can handle! will spend your fi rst night and meet your guide. The next twriver.com call { 1.800.453.9107 } today! ranch / “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 callcall { { 1.800.453.91071.800.453.9107 }} today!today! twriver.com / river trips Combining river trips and ranches has become a great way to enjoy the river at its best, and offers adventurers a wholly unique and memorable vision of the Great American West. Tour West now offers wonderful ranch/river combination trips for each of the rivers we run. & cchoose from a variety of exciting Ranch & River trips 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.
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