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Government Shutdown And Your Raft Adventure

October 2, 2013General Info, NewsMegan Collier

2013 Government Shutdown Update Any government closure affects our Grand Canyon raft adventures dramatically. The boat ramp is only accessible by passing through the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Therefore, we do not have access to get to the Colorado River. We have a trip that is supposed to launch today. It will most likely…

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Getting the most out of your camera batteries

September 17, 2013General InfoKim Lucy

Getting the Most out of Your Camera Batteries on a Grand Canyon Rafting Trip Guests often want to know how many camera batteries they should bring on a Grand Canyon rafting trip or how to best conserve battery power. There isn’t an exact answer as to how many batteries you should bring. You likely have…

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The Grand Canyon Reader

August 30, 2013Books, General Info, Readings and VideosKim Lucy

The Grand Canyon Reader Edited by Lance Newman A superb anthology of stories, essays and poems written across five centuries by people inhabiting, surviving, and attempting to understand what one explorer called the “Great Unknown.” The Grand Canyon Reader includes traditional stories from native tribes, reports by explorers, journals by early tourists, and contemporary essays…

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Get in Shape for this Active Adventure

August 29, 2013General InfoKim Lucy

Good health and physical conditioning helps you get in shape for a Grand Canyon river adventure. One of the biggest pieces of advice we offer is to get in shape. A high level of physical fitness allows you maximize all aspects of this active adventure and contributes to your safety. The daily itinerary is busy…

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Choosing Hiking Socks for Grand Canyon & Bright Angel Trail

July 24, 2013Gear and Gifts, General Info, Hiking HighlightsKim Lucy

When you hike the Bright Angel Trail, it is important to give consideration to your choice of hiking socks. Most hikers think about their shoes ahead of time. However, is also essential to choose the right pair of hiking socks to go with the shoes. The goal is to find a comfortable sock suitable for…

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Featured Book: Death in Grand Canyon by Meyers & Ghiglieri

July 3, 2013Books, Readings and VideosKim Lucy

Over The Edge: Death In Grand Canyon If you love excitement and adventure, then you will surely enjoy this entertaining collection of stories called Over the Edge: Death in Grand Canyon. The authors of this gripping book, Tom Meyers and Michael Ghiglieri, are outdoor veterans with decades of rafting and hiking adventures in Grand Canyon….

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Flick, Don’t Swat

July 2, 2013General Info, Grand Canyon Natural HistoryKim Lucy

What to Do If you See a Grand Canyon Scorpion on Your River Trip Many Grand Canyon rafting guests ask about scorpions. While we can’t deny their existence or their powerful and painful sting, stings rarely cause serious health problems. Scorpions can sometimes be found hiding in shoes, life jackets and clothing, sometimes under tarps…

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The Doing of the Thing -The Brief, Brilliant Whitewater Career of Buzz Holmstrom

June 6, 2013Books, Readings and VideosKim Lucy

Buzz Holmstrom, who in 1937 was the first person to solo boat through the Grand Canyon, was an enigma; resourceful and strong, yet soulful and introspective. He saw poetry and inspiration on a journey where many would only focus on survival and overwhelming logistics.  Xeroxed copies of Buzz’s poignant journals, treasured and avidly read for…

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