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| Cataract Canyon in Canyonlands |
On this popular three day expedition we'll travel by row raft, the most popular craft on the Colorado river. The row raft provides a great ride in the class III to class IV rapids of Cataract Canyon.
At the start of our journey, we enjoy the tranquil upper section of the river as it meanders through prehistoric sandstone canyons beneath towering cliffs. We have time to float quietly, to swim and to take photos at Dead Horse Point, Lathrop Canyon and the remote Doll House area in the Maze. Optional side hikes let us explore ancient Anasazi ruins and side canyons with pristine swimming holes. Your guides, besides being expert boatmen, are well versed in the natural and human history of the canyon. A small outboard motor will help our trip make downstream progress on the slower flat water river sections.
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| Camp in Cataract Canyon |
As evening approaches and shadows march across the canyon walls we camp on one of the river's sandy beaches. You can relax and enjoy the sunset as your guides cooks a hearty western-style meal over an open fire. Nothing but the finest fresh meats and vegetables are used. After dinner look for dessert to be baked in a dutch oven over the hot coals of a fading fire. As day turns to night you'll enjoy the solitude and beauty of a magnificent canyon and the soothing sounds of a living river. Next day and downriver we reach the confluence of the Green and Colorado rivers, the heart of Canyonlands and the merging of two great rivers. The volume of the river doubles and the rapids of Cataract Canyon lie just ahead.
In May and June spring run-off from the Rocky Mountains creates some of the best whitewater action in North America. In the summer and fall the rapids are smaller, but still thrilling.
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| Rafting in Cataract Canyon |
We navigate such legendary rapids as Mile Long, Ben Hurt, and Hell To Pay, before arriving at the granddaddy of them all -- the Big Drops. NAVTEC Expeditions small row rafts provide and excellent ride and great fun. After an action-packed day of whitewater river running we arrive at our final camp.
Our river adventure ends the next day at Lake Powell's Hite Marina. Here many of our guests opt to take the scenic flight back over Canyonlands and Cataract Canyon to Moab, describing their 35-minute journey as the "icing on the cake". Other guests continue on, taking a four wheel driver wilderness trip into the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park for two more nights. Either way you will end your adventure refreshed, batteries charged and once again ready to meet the demands that lie ahead. |
| Trip Details: 2009 Departures on Tuesday March thru October |
Dates
2009: |
March 17, 24, 31.
April 7, 14, 21, 28.
May 5, 12, 19, 26.
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30.
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July 7, 14, 21, 28.
August 4, 11, 18, 25.
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29.
October 6, 13, 20. |
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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 3
5:00 PM -- arrive back in Moab by charter flight
7:30 PM -- arrive back in Moab by ground transportation |
| Cost: |
$795 per person Adult / $695 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: |
• Whitewater river running by row raft
• 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 -- $26
• Sleeping bag, ground cloth & pad -- $18 |
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 • Cataract Brochure (Color, 2 pages, 1,068KB)
• 3 Day Cataract Itinerary & Map (1 pages, 189KB)
• Canyonlands Map (1 page, 366KB)
• Multi-day Pack List & Info (Color, 5 pages, 1.4MD)
• Additional River Trip Information (5 pages, 101KB)
• Moab Motels & Lodging (5 pages, 139KB)
• Moab Campgrounds (3 pages, 159KB)
• Complete 2009 NAVTEC Brochure (Color, 16 pages, 2,975KB)
• 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 and Final Payments are refundable less a $50 per person service charge if NAVTEC is notified no less than 31 days prior to trip departure. Sorry, no refunds for cancellations made within 31 days of departure, without exception.
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