This trip runs through the remote "wild and scenic" river
section for 35 miles below El Vado Reservoir. The trip
is characterized by Class II & III swift and cold
whitewater from the bottom of the dam and provides
opportunity for learning to read the river and captain
the rafts while learning to camp and cook in a wilderness
river setting. The scenery is colorful sandstone cliffs,
ponderosa forests, and plentiful wildlife. A peaceful
and mellow way to learn the craft of river running.
DATES: |
COST: |
May 8-10
|
$325(Chama
only)
|
|
This exciting and exclusive trip traverses
the 800' deep Rio Grande Gorge in northern New Mexico,
carving like a knife through the volcanic plain near
Taos. It offers challenging Class IV whitewater with
such well-known rapids as Ski Jump, Powerline, Rock
Garden, and Sunset. This two night trip involves camping
on the rim, hiking into the Gorge each day, and a possible
soak in a warm springs.
DATES: |
COST: |
May 11-12
|
$265(Box
only)
COMBINED CHAMA/RIO GRANDE TRIP: $475 .
|
|
This wilderness river expedition passes
through one of the most pristine mountain river environments
in the country. The trip consists of two sections of
the Dolores. The first begins at Bradford Ranch near
Cahone(north of Cortez) and finishes at Slickrock,
approximately 48 miles down river. The water is Class
III-IV including notorious Snaggletooth Rapid; the
canyon walls are steep and tree covered with wonderful
camps among the Ponderosa pines and on grassy benches.
The second section, from Slickrock to Bedrock is mostly
Class II-III but with beautiful sandstone cliffs, side
canyons, sandy beaches, and a loneliness found on few
western rivers. The training consists of paddle boat
captaining and practice rowing cargo boats as well
as all the mechanics and particulars of wilderness
raft trips including daily boat packing/rigging, campsite
and food preparation, and canyon exploration.
DATES: |
COST: |
May 15-19
|
$525
COMBINED COST FOR ALL TRAINING TRIPS: $950 (50% deposit required)
|
|