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| Big Drop Rapids |
On this expedition we will travel by RIB (rigid hull inflatable boat). This high performance craft allows us to easily travel the 100 miles through Cataract Canyon in two days. Designed by NAVTEC Expeditions specifically for whitewater river running, the RIB may be the most exciting boat on the water. This boat fits Cataract Canyon like a glove.
Cataract Canyon has some of the biggest whitewater in the United States during the spring run-off in May and June. If you want wild rapids, that's the time to go. After July the water level drops, producing smaller but still thrilling rapids.
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| Lunch at The Cove |
On this two-day trip you'll experience all the mighty Colorado has to offer. Our first day takes us through calm water deep within Canyonlands. We have time to swim, float quietly and hike to ancient Anasazi archeological sites. In the spring a hike to the Indian Creek waterfall is a trip highlight.
We camp for the evening on a beautiful white sand beach and relax around the campfire after a delicious dutch oven dinner. Then it's on to challenging whitewater as we run Hell-to-Pay, Mile Long and the famous Big Drop rapids. Our whitewater RIB provides a thrilling ride.
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| Lathrop Canyon |
We leave the water at Lake Powell's Hite Marina. You then have three options : Return to Moab by ground transportation, return by scenic flight or have your vehicle shuttled to Hite to meet you. Prices and timetables for the different options are listed below.
This particular trip is quit innovative because we travel by Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat or RIB. On the flat water stretches and Lake Powell we can cruise a little faster than conventional rafts. This allows us the opportunity to see and do more in less time. In the rapids, the RIB is extremely maneuverable and most competent. If your short on time or just looking for a fast paced whitewater trip, this is it.
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| Trip Details: 2008 Departures on Tuesdays and Fridays |
Dates
2008: |
March 14, 18, 21, 25, 28.
April 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25 29.
May 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30.
June 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27.
July 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 30.
August 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29.
September 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26 30.
October 3, 7, 10, 14, 17. |
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| Times: |
8:00 AM -- departure from NAVTEC office
9:00 AM -- launch at Potash boat ramp
4:00 PM -- approximate take-out at Hite Marina on day 2
6:00 PM -- arrive back in Moab by charter flight
8:30 PM -- arrive back in Moab by ground transportation |
| Cost: |
$595 per person Adult / $545 per person Youth (16 & younger) plus return transportation from Hite (see below) |
Hite
Return
Options: |
Please choose one and add to the cost of your trip:
| 1. Scenic flight from Hite back to Moab |
$98 p.p. + tax |
| 2. Ground transportation from Hite to Moab |
$55 p.p. + tax |
| 3. Have you car shuttled to Hite Marina |
$250 vehicle + tax |
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| Included: |
• State-of-the-art Whitewater RIB
• All meals while on the river
• Coast Guard approved life jackets, river bags and camera box
• Ground transportation from our office to the river put-in
• Pick-up from your motel or campground, if needed
• Parking available at the NAVTEC office
• Licensed experienced guide service |
Not
Included: |
• Soft drinks (bring your own -- we provide a cooler and ice)
• Tent, sleeping bag, ground cloth or pad (rentals available)
• Rain gear for protection against summer showers
• Gratuities to guides |
Gear
Rentals: |
• Tent -- two person -- $20
• Sleeping bag, ground cloth & pad -- $13 |
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 • Trip Description (1 page, 475KB)
• Cataract Brochure (Color, 2 pages, 1,064KB)
• Canyonlands Map (1 page, 366KB)
• Multi-day Pack List & Info (5 pages, Color, 1.4MB)
• Additional River Trip Information (5 pages, 101KB)
• Moab Motels & Lodging (5 pages, 139KB)
• Moab Campgrounds (3 pages, 159KB)
• Complete 2008 NAVTEC Brochure (16 pages, Color, 3.0MB)
• Canyonlands & Cataract Topo Map (1 page, 9.8MB)
(download topo to hard drive, close browser and open in Acrobat Reader)
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RESERVATIONS & CANCELLATIONS: Call us at 1-800-833-1278 • One of our freindly staff will assist you with your reservation and payment. If you are not able to call, fill out the trip reservation form and the payment form by clicking the blue reservations button to the left • A $100 per person deposit is required to hold reservations. Final payment is due no less than 30 days prior to trip departure. Deposits are refundable less a $50 per person service charge if NAVTEC is notified at least 31 days or more prior to trip departure. Sorry, no refunds for cancellations made 30 days or less before trip departure, without exception. |
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