Desolation Canyon 5 DAY EXPEDITION

The morning of your trip: Check out of your accommodations & eat a good breakfast.

Meet in the morning at Moab Adventure Center at: A.M. Come dressed and ready to raft (see diagram below): We’ll caravan cars to our secure lot north of town for complimentary parking, then take a 20 minute bus ride to the Moab airport for a 40 minute flight on 5-9 passenger planes to Sandwash airstrip near the put-in for Green River. After landing, choose between a shuttle van or a scenic 1.5 mile (somewhat steep) hike down to the rafts waiting at the river. (Note: hike is optional).

BIG SMILE A smile is a curve that HAT FOR SUN PROTECTION Wide-brimmed hat, baseball cap or visor sets a lot of things straight Gear provided: RETENTION DEVICE(S) COMFORTABLE SHIRT River guides invented these thirty years Best with UPF for sun protection Large water-resistant gear bag ago for hats and sunglasses. They work! containing a sleeping bag, sheet, and ground tarp. Once you are SUNGLASSES dressed and ready for the river LIFE JACKET / PFD They’re not just for Hollywood looks Available at the river’s edge, with the rafts that day, you should pack your personal duffel inside this large QUICK DRY SHORTS rubber bag where you can access LIP BALM & SUNSCREEN it again that night at camp. At least 30 SPF - You will have Makes sitting on the raft more comfortable time to apply this on the bus ride (Inaccessible during the day). Small day bag to hold personal MEDICATION WATER BOTTLE WITH A CLIP items you need throughout (if needed) Always drink lots of water in the desert the day (sunscreen, lip balm, WATERPROOF CAMERA rain suit, camera, snacks). Or use a waterproof / sandproof case Lifejacket / PFD will be handed STURDY WATER SANDALS OR SHOES out and proper fitting will be No flip flops, mukluks, cowboy boots, spurs, etc. demonstrated by your guides QUALITY RAIN GEAR when you meet them at the rafts. Good quality rain gear is handy in your day bag for rain, but especially for rapids! Rafts: This trip uses oar boats with one guide and 4-6 passengers. Several 2-person Things to bring: kayaks will be available to Duffel bag (approx. 12”x13”x24”), packed with clothing, toiletries, share after first camp. personal items outlined on the Cataract Canyon packing list Extra drinks, if desired. No glass containers. Water and lemonade are provided. It’s an Expedition! • Utah State Liquor Store (beer, wine) – 55 West 200 South (closed Sundays) River water levels vary • City Market (beer, soda, etc) -- 425 South Main Street throughout the rafting season. Mosquitoes can be a factor Extra snacks, if desired. (Snacks will be provided during the trip). along the Green River. Photo ID, a major credit card, and cash for gratuities. Weather is always present on Camera(s) - Phones as cameras in waterproof cases/sleeves (Cell service unavailable) a river trip.... Temperatures can fluctuate daily, and (NOT TO BRING ON THE RIVER) Things to leave: may even disobey predicted Car keys can be left with bus driver after dropping off vehicles at our fenced in area. weather forecasts! Unnecessary electronic devices (game devices for kids, etc.) Trip includes calm water sections Passports of river both before and after Jewelry the whitewater rapids.

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