Summary

Colorado River - Glenwood Canyon - 1 Day

Prices From	USD$ $95.00
1st Departure	05.01.2009
Provider	Dvorak Kayak & Rafting Exp Inc
Destination	Colorado River
Duration	8.5 hours
Challenge	Moderate
Avg Rating	Not Rated

Glenwood Canyon

18 miles | Class II-III

Run rapids with names like Tombstone, Upper Superstition and then relax in the world famous hot springs pools of Glenwood Springs. This trip, set up by pre-arrangement, can be a memorable addition to any vacation. Request More Upper Colorado Info.

Itinerary

Day 1

AND SO IT BEGINS RIVER MAGIC DVORAK STYLE! When you reserve your adventure with Dvorak Rafting & Kayak Expeditions, you will be taken care of from the time you meet us until we send you on your way at the end. We will schedule pre trip meetings to check our lists and finalize last minute details before you fly, shuttle or walk to the river launch sites. We will fit you out with your personal floatation device (PFD), issue your waterproof bag for personal gear to transfer your river gear into and gather everyone to the circle for introductions and a river safety talk. Once we are a river family, we will designate the rafters and kayakers to their crafts and we will be on our way. “We are now officially on “River Time” AFTERNOON DELIGHT! Now that you’re wet and wild, you have explored a side canyon or perhaps walked back in time to the ancient one’s ruins or stopped for a snack on the water’s edge on a sunny beach - your tank of adrenaline has come and gone and guess what ? There is still half the day left. Your guides will set up a banquet of lunch delicacies for your delight and relax as you take in the grand view of this wilderness canyon as you sip a cool drink on the river’s edge. After lunch we’ll pack up for a afternoon run of whitewater and not so river wild water where you can swim or play. VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE. You can count on each day of your trip having some new twists and turns and a wild ride or two along with some quiet gentle moments on the river. Water will be a big part of each day as the full days run is from about 9:00 a.m. thru until 3-4:30 p.m. Some days have more hiking - others are more rafting. One thing for sure is your trip will be like no other and the friends, laughter and experiences will be a good time – every time! Remember the memories never go away and it is up to all of us to protect these resources for our children and their children beyond our time. The whitewater thrills will fade but the tall tales just get taller every year! “River Magic” Dvorak style!

Gear List

The following are included in your Dvorak Expedition • All boating equipment/life jackets/drinking water • Pre and post trip arrangements as described • 4-5 days of rafting or instructional seminar • All on-river meals (lunch day 1 through lunch last day) • Rain jacket with pants (PVC) • Eating utensils, plates, complimentary Dvorak cup • Waterproof dry bags/containers for personal gear • 6-man rain tarps for shelter and kitchen area You are responsible for the following • Transportation to the arranged meeting point or put-in • Meals and lodging at the arranged meeting point • Personal clothing and other sundry items • Transportation, meals and lodging at the arranged drop off point.



Please limit your gear to 30 pounds in weight. It should be able to be packed into a standard duffel bag. This list should cover everything for a safe, comfortable trip. • Compact sleeping bag (not down) with foam pad • Small backpack style tent w/ fly & ground sheet • Long john style wetsuit/boots for cold months * • Long pants (one light weight to block the sun & one warm wool or pile/fleece type*) • Nylon shorts or swim suit under wetsuit • Long sleeved shirts (one warm*/one light weight) • Non cotton shirt or poly propylene top (fleece top) • Warm jacket*, wind proof or Fleece, water resistant • Pair of tennis shoes - tie on preferred or wet boots. • Wool socks will help keep feet warm in tennis shoes • Sun glasses with loss protector/keeper (with UV protection • Sun block (over 5,000' altitude - lots of UV exposure) • Hat for sun protection (tie-on) • Rain gear is provided unless you want to bring your own • Small towel / biodegradable soap / shampoo / lotion etc. • Flashlight and extra batteries with new bulb. • Bandana and a pair of lite gloves for sun protection. • Personal items kit (hygiene) medicines etc. • Waterproof camera or a very good waterproof case. • EXTRA BEVERAGES - PLASTIC containers of liquor, CANNED beer wine coolers. An adequate supply of soft drinks is provided. If you prefer diet drinks please request them in advance. Wine is provided with evening meals. OPTIONAL ITEMS: Field glasses with waterproof protection , Journal notebook, book, pliers (for use in taking things from fire i.e. coffee, hot water, etc.), Day pack for side hikes & Extra Zip Lock Bags. * Can be excluded during warmer weather



TENTS, SLEEPING BAGS & WET SUITS • $15 Lightweight Sleeping Bag / Ensolite pad • $50 Three man dome tent with floor + ground sheet • $ 5 Therma-Rest Sleep pad, inflatable • $20 Long John Wet suit with booties • $ 8 Wet Suit Booties only Note: These items need to be reserved in advance and payment is due along with your trip balance 45 days prior to departure. Be sure to give your height, weight and shoe size for wet suit rentals.



• Rugged inflatable self-bailing rafts 12 to 16 feet in length. • Personal flotation devices (type V) • Waterproof dry bags for personal gear. • First aid and safety supplies. • One guide per raft and a ratio of 1 to 4 on any instructional clinic. • Rain gear—unless you want to bring your own • In addition, we have rental equipment that consists of tents, sleeping bags, pads, and ground sheets. We also have wetsuit and boot rentals available per day or trip. • You can choose to be either in a paddle raft (participatory) or an oared raft, (passenger). Paddle rafts have 4 to 6 persons and one guide.

Travel Information

Activity Location No Name Creek, Glenwood Springs, Colorado Exit 119 off Interstate 70 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 USA

Food Lunches are buffet style with a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, fruit, cheeses, sliced meats, nuts and juices or sodas. No alcohol on one day trips. Money GRATUITIES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR TRIP COST. WHILE WE NEVER DEMAND A TIP AND IT IS YOUR DISCRETION WHETHER OR NOT YOU WISH TO TIP, WE PRIDE OURSELVES THAT ONE OF THE GAUGES WE USE FOR YOUR SATISFACTION IS THE GRUTUITY AT THE END OF THE TRIP. (15-20% estimate) IF YOU ARE EVER NOT SATISFIED WE EXPECT YOUR COMMENTS TO MAKE OUR EXPEDITIONS MORE EXCELLENT FOR FUTURE TRIPS. Additional cash requirements: You will need to arrange all pre and post lodging and meals before and after your trip. Gratuities are not included in the trip cost. You will not require any monies during your trip. Valuables should be stored in the safe at your lodging or you can keep valuables in the waterproof bag provided by Dvoraks. A small amount of money maybe needed during shuttle for snacks at the end of trip. GRATUITIES NOT INCLUDED. Destination Location GLENWOOD CANYON THROUGH GLENWOOD SPRINGS (1 day) 18 miles Class I to Class III Run rapids with names like Tombstone, The Wall and Upper and Lower Superstition and then relax in the world famous hot springs of Glenwood Springs. This trip, run by special arrangement only, can be a memorable addition to a busy vacation schedule or an exciting and relaxing getaway all by itself. Located just 2-1/2 hours drive west of Denver on Interstate 70. Your family and friends will love the burst of whitewater during your visit to Colorado. Guide(s) Our guides are experienced men and women skilled at handling their craft. They all have current first aid, CPR and Swiftwater Rescue training and have fulfilled guide qualification requirements in the states of Colorado, Utah, Texas and New Mexico. Trip Leaders have thousands of river miles of experience on all classes of rivers including all those Dvorak Expeditions run. Transportation Meeting and shuttle arrangments will be determined by which trip you have booked. We have group meeting locations for one day trips at the No Name Creek Rest Area east of Glenwood Springs. Exit 114 off I-70. Time of meeting for 1/2 day a.m is 8:30 a.m. About a 2.5 hour trip on the river. A second option might be the New Castle Rest Area located west of Glenwood Springs just east of the New Castle Exit back on I-70. Request a map once your reservation is confirmed. thank you