Category Archives: River Trip Reports

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“It was straight down the right shore at Hance…”

“It was straight down the right shore at Hance…” – Remembered by Rich Turner It was straight down the right shore at Hance, you, Gary Call, and me.  Not pretty runs but we all made it through without any damage.  … Continue reading

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Ten Days of Geology

Ten Days of Geology - Trip Report Sept. 27, 2008 Jan Taylor I just got back from a 10-day rafting trip in the Canyon on Tuesday. The weather was incredible and we got to do some wonderful hikes from the river, including … Continue reading

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“Solo number eight is now complete”

“Solo number eight is now complete” - Trip Report Nov 16, 2008 Bruce McElya Not a vacation slide show here, but hopefully information/opinion useful for some, or maybe not. It was a Nov 16 launch. I arrived 6 days before and went … Continue reading

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The Mysterious Mystic Eye

The Mysterious Mystic Eye - Trip Report Feb 9, 2009 Ron Sundberg Hi all, Back from another Grand adventure. Launched 2-9-09 and by the time we hit Navaho Bridge we were in a blinding snow/sleet storm pushed upstream by 20-30 MPH winds. … Continue reading

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“The universe had conspired to send me back … “

“The universe had conspired to send me back … “ Trip Report March 9-29 2009 Scott Knies . . . better late, than never. Some of my favorite posts are other member’s trip reports, so I thought I would share … Continue reading

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Since we were uncertain, we decided to run right. We got pounded.

Since we were uncertain, we decided to run right. We got pounded. - Long Trip Report Aug. 9. 2009 Blakely LaCroix It had taken 14 years to return to Lee’s Ferry. Preface: In 1994 I bought an Aire 156R raft with … Continue reading

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“it was rather amazing. And pleasant…”

“it was rather amazing. And pleasant…” Brief Trip Report Sept. 24, 2009 Rich Phillips Hi, Just got off a 16-day Lees Ferry to South Cove trip (long story about that schedule) and had a couple of observations. 1. Didn’t see … Continue reading

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Raining Coyotes and Snakes

Raining Coyotes and Snakes - Trip Report – July 15, 2010 Victor Simenc We recently completed a 20 day trip through the Grand Canyon to Pierce Ferry beginning June 7th. By day four it was raining cats and dogs, but prior to … Continue reading

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What do you want for Christmas dear?

What do you want for Christmas dear? - Trip Report Feb 24, 2010 – Ron Sundberg As I was going over my gear list for my upcoming 2-28-11 launch, (what do you want for Christmas dear?) I realized that I have never … Continue reading

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Good gosh, what a hole!!!!

Good gosh, what a hole!!!! - 

 Trip Report – June 8, 2011 Doug Grosjen Just got off, pulling out at Pierce Ferry yesterday (07jun2011). 

Had a blast! I piloted / rowed an 18′ Maravia oar raft through all
 the rapids after … Continue reading

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