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Westwater Canyon • Colorado River
Proposed "Wild & Scenic River"
Two Day Expedition
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Trip Notes:
Rafting Westwater Canyon.
The Colorado River at her best
Westwater Canyon offers stunning scenery and challenging whitewater and ranks high with our guests and boatmen alike. The river rushes through a steep canyon where ancient rock has pushed its way to the surface. Here the canyon is narrow, creating rolling waves and crashing whitewater. Our state of the art rafts get you close to the water and give you a ride that makes you feel like your part of the river. A classic canyon of the American southwest, Westwater is the perfect two day river trip.

Rock Art
Your boatman will tell you about the canyons history and it's ancient cultures. From the miners cabin to the outlaw cave, Westwater has an interesting human story. Evidence of ancient mans life is etched in the canyon walls and a variety of wildlife inhabit the river corridor. Golden Eagle, Great Blue Heron and the comical Raven are often spotted. Beaver live along the river and Mule Deer graze near shore. If your lucky you'll spot a River Otter.

We'll stop for lunch on the river's edge where your guide will serve a tasty buffet style picnic lunch. Later, a hike up an interesting side canyon or a refreshing swim in the river will highlight your day.

Westwater Canyon.
Entering Westwater Canyon
As evening begins to invade the canyon we'll stop for camp on a beautiful sand beach along the river. Now your boatmen will exhibit outdoor cooking skill as a western style meal is prepared over the embers of an open fire. Later, dessert baked fresh in a dutch oven will be the touch to end a perfect day. We have some of the darkest sky's in the country and on a clear summer night the Milky Way is a prominent and beautiful sight.

In Westwater we'll run rapids with names like Skull, Last Chance and Funnel Falls. One of the great characteristic of Westwater Canyon is that the rapids are good at almost any water level. So, no matter what time of year your here you'll encounter exciting rapids that demonstrate the power and magic of the Colorado River. Westwater is the perfect two day river trip.

 
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Trip Details:
Dates  
2008:
March 22, 29.
April 3, 17, 24.
May 12, 26.
June 5, 12, 19, 30.
July 3, 10, 17, 28.
August 4, 6, 11, 13, 21.
September 1.
October 2, 9, 16, 18, 23, 25.
Times:  Day 1
 8:00 AM -- Depart from NAVTEC office in Moab, Utah
10:00 AM -- River put-in at Westwater Ranger Station. Run the dynamic rapids of Westwater Canyon and camp below in a grove of Cottonwood Trees. Dinner cooked over an open fire by your guides. Many stars.
 Day 2
10:00 AM -- Continue down the Colorado River into the Professor Valley area. More moderate rapids and great scenery in the afternoon.
 5:00 PM -- Approximate return to NAVTEC office in Moab on Day 2
Cost:

$350 Adult / $295 Youth (16 & younger). Govt use fees not included

Included: • Trip by 18' raft
• All meals and snacks while on the river
• Coast Guard approved life jackets, river bags and camera box
• Pick-up from your motel or campground, if needed
• Parking available at the NAVTEC office
• Ground transportation from our office to the river put-in and return
• Licensed experienced guide service
Not  
Included:
• Soft drinks (bring your own -- we,ll provide a cooler and ice)
• Tent, sleeping bag, ground cloth or pad (rentals available, rates below)
• Rain gear for protection against summer showers
• Gratuities to guides
• Signature on required "Acknowledgement of Risk" form
Gear  
Rentals:
• Tent -- two person -- $20
• Sleeping bag, ground cloth & pad, packed in a waterproof bag -- $13
Complete list of all PDFs. Westwater Brochure (Color, 2 pages, 248KB)
Multi-day Pack List & Info (Color, 5 pages, 1.4MB)
Additional River Trip Information (5 pages, 101KB)
Complete 2008 NAVTEC Brochure
(Color, 16 pages, 2.9MB)
Moab Motels & Lodging (5 pages, 139KB)
Moab Campgrounds (3 pages, 159KB)
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 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.
 
NAVTEC Expeditions
321 North Main Street
PO Box 1267
Moab, Utah 84532
Call toll free: 1-800-833-1278
In Moab, call: 259-7983
Fax: 1-435-259-5823
E-mail: info@navtec.com
 
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