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. Western River Expeditions Moab Adventure Center TOLL-FREE: 800-453-7450 LOCAL: 435-259-7019 EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected] ONLINE: www.westernriver.com ONLINE: www.moabadventurecenter.com Arches National Park Entrance < 4 miles > Canyonlands Field Airport < 16 miles > Things to do in Moab: Dead Horse Point State Park < 32 miles > Hummer Safari (2-4 hrs) Canyonlands N.P. Entrance < 35 miles > Arches National Park Tour (4 hrs) Canyonlands Mesa Arch < 38 miles > Canyonlands N.P. Overlook < 44 miles > Rafting Colorado River (half/full day) Color ado R Early morning Hot Air Ballooning (3.5 hrs) iver Fairfield Inn Scenic Flights over the National Parks (1-2 hrs) Negro Bill Canyon < milepost 3 > Canyonlands Mountain Biking Tours (5 hrs) by Night Red Cliffs Lodge < milepost 14 > Sorrel River Ranch < milepost 17 > Horseback Rides Fisher Towers < milepost 23 > Canyoneering & Rock Climbing Westwater Canyon < 63 miles > Zip Line Adventure Aarchway Inn Stand-up Paddleboarding Moab Burger Company Jetboat Adventures & Atomic Lounge 4x4 Jeep Rentals MULTI-DAY RAFT TRIP PARKING Moab Springs Ranch Eat & Shop someplace cool! Portal RV Resort Ask a local about a good hike nearby: Sunset Grill • Fisher Towers Denny’s • Corona Arch 500 WEST MAIN STREET • Delicate Arch hike (Arches N.P.) • Negro Bill Canyon • Dead Horse Point (State Park) • Mesa Arch (Canyonlands N.P.) Hampton Inn Sweet Cravings 400 NORTH Moab Rec Swanny MoYo (Frozen Yogurt) & Pool City Park 100 WEST Wendy’s r ive 200 NORTH rado R Moab o 100 EAST Col KANE CREEK BLVD. Regional Jailhouse Cafe Hospital Miguel’s Baja Grill 100 NORTH Pasta Jay’s Peace Tree Sahaki Sushi CENTER STREET Singh Ha Tai Cuisine Eddy McStiff’s Desert Bistro Zax 100 SOUTH Moab Diner 200 EAST 200 400 EAST 300 EAST 300 Gonzo Inn 200 SOUTH Walker Drug Subway 300 SOUTH Milt’s Moab Grill Stop & Eat TO SLICKROCK TRAIL Bighorn Dave’s Corner Market Lodge City Market & HELL’S REVENGE MILL CREEK DRIVE McDonalds Rotary Park SAND FLATS RD. Moab Brewery Blu Pig Paradox Pizza La Quinta LaSal National Forest < 18 miles > Castle Valley (LaSal Loop) < 60+ miles > Needles District, Canyonlands N.P. < 68 miles > Monument Valley Tribal Park < 120 miles > Mesa Verde National Park < 150 miles >.