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| "Big Drops" |
On this trip you can immerse yourself in a wilderness river experience. Travel in oar-powered silence through towering canyons and ride the rapids named by pioneer river runners who first ventured through Cataract Canyon more than 100 years ago.
The whitewater is most challenging during May and June when Rocky Mountain snowmelt feeds into the river and lifts its water level. After July the Colorado River's level drops and the rapids are smaller but still exciting.
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| Riverside camp |
Your boatman expertly negotiates the rapids while you concentrate on enjoying the whitewater thrill. (Paddle rafts allow more active participation and are available on certain trips.)
We camp on sandy beaches and enjoy hearty western-style dutch oven cooking. The mood is peaceful under clear starlit skies.
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| Cataract Canyon |
This trip gives you time to explore side canyons on foot, observe wildlife, see ancient Indian ruins and take in the geologic history of the layered rock in Cataract Canyon.
We leave the water at Lake Powell's Hite Marina. You then have three options -- return to Moab by ground transportation or scenic flight. A third option is to have your vehicle shuttled to Hite to meet you.
Prices and timetables for the different return options are listed below.
Many of our guest continue their trip by joining our 3 Day Needles Expeditions by 4WD at the end of the river trip. We'll fly you from Hite to an airstrip near the Needles section of Canyonlands where you'll meet our jeeps and guides. If you are interested in adding this option please call our office.
Please read the reservation and cancellation information at the bottom of this page. |
| Trip Details: 2008 Departures Every Sunday March thru October |
Dates
2008: |
March 23, 30.
April 6, 13, 20, 27.
May 4, 11, 18, 25.
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.
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July 6, 13, 20, 27.
August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.
September 7, 14, 21, 28.
October 5, 12. |
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| Times: |
8:00 AM -- departure from NAVTEC office
9:00 AM -- launch at Potash boat ramp
3:00 PM -- approximate take-out at Hite Marina on day 5
5:00 PM -- arrive back in Moab by charter flight
7:30 PM -- arrive back in Moab by ground transportation |
| Cost: |
$1045 per person Adult / $935 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. plus tax |
| 2. Ground transportation from Hite to Moab |
$55 p.p. plus tax |
| 3. Have you car shuttled to Hite Marina |
$250 per vehicle + tax |
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| Included: |
• 18-foot oar raft (Paddle rafts available on some departures)
• All meals and snacks 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 -- $38
• Sleeping bag, ground cloth & pad -- $28 |
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 • Cataract Brochure (Color, 2 pages, 1,068KB)
• Canyonlands Map (1 page, 366KB)
• Multi-day Pack List & Info (Color, 5 pages, 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, 3.0M)
• 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 prior to trip departure. Sorry, no refunds for cancellations made 30 days or less before trip departure without exception.
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