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| Skillful boat handling by Chris |
Westwater Canyon combines challenging whitewater and stunning scenery. You can enjoy all of it on NAVTEC's special one day Westwater Canyon Expedition.
Your boatman rows you down the river's steep narrow gorge, expertly negotiating the rapids. You take in the sights and sounds of this remarkable stretch of the Colorado River -- known for its wildlife, thrilling whitewater and canyon geology. Paddle rafts provide more active participation and are available on most trips. However, space is limited. Call our office for current information.
At noon we'll find a nice river beach and pull ashore for lunch. After a great lunch you'll have time to relax in the shade, take pictures and enjoy the beauty of the canyon.
Westwater Canyon was created where the Colorado River cut across the edge of an ancient mountain range. The mountain range pushed ancient precambrian rock to the
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| Funnel Falls in Westwater Canyon |
surface. This is some of the oldest rock exposed on the planet at 1.75 billion years or almost half the age of the earth. This very hard, ancient rock forces the river into a narrow canyon creating Westwater and some great whitewater rapids as well. You'll never forget this first class river adventure!
Your one-day Westwater Expedition begins at 8:00 AM at the NAVTEC office in Moab. Please arrive at our office 15 minutes early. After a full day on the river we return to our office at about 6:30 PM. Trip departure dates detailed below. All ground transportation included. Reservations required. |
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Dates
2008:
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March 22, 29.
April 3, 17, 24.
May 12, 26.
June 5, 12, 19, 30.
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July 3, 10, 17, 28.
August 3, 4, 6, 11, 13, 21.
September 1, 5, 22, 24, 25, 26.
October 2, 9, 16, 18, 23, 25.
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| Times: |
8:00 AM -- departure from NAVTEC office
10:00 AM -- put-in for Westwater Canyon
6:30 PM -- approximate return to Moab |
| Cost: |
$150 per person (Govt use fee not included) |
| Included: |
• 18-foot oar raft (or limited paddle raft on some dates)
• Quality buffet style lunch with ice water & lemonade
• Coast Guard approved life jackets, river bags and camera box
• Ground transportation from our office to the river put-in and return
• Pick-up from your motel or campground, if needed
• Parking available at the NAVTEC office
• Licensed experienced guide service |
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• Soft drinks (bring your own -- we provide a cooler and ice)
• Gratuities to guides
• Signature on required "Acknowledgement of Risk" form |
PDF files:
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 • Trip Itinerary (Color, 1 page, 230KB)
• Information & Packing List (1 page, 204KB)
• Additional River Trip Information (5 pages, 101KB)
• Moab Motels & Lodging (5 pages, 139KB)
• Moab Campgrounds (3 pages, 159KB)
• Westwater Brochure (Color, 2 pages, 418KB)
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To Reserve:
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RESERVATIONS & CANCELLATIONS: Call us at 1-800-833-1278 • Our freindly staff will assist you with your reservation and deposit. If you are not able to call, fill out the “trip reservation form” and the “deposit form” by clicking the blue reservations button to the left • A $50 per person deposit is required to confirm space on the trip. Your balance or final payment is due no less than 30 days prior to trip departure. Reservations made within 30 days of departure require payment in full when the trip is booked. Cancellations made 31 or more days prior to departure receive a full refund less a $30 per person cancellation fee. Sorry no refunds within 30 days of departure WITHOUT EXCEPTION. |
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