Sunday, November 2, 2008

Kayak Kayaking and Canoes

By Donald Harris

What about snakes and bugs?
Being a desert environment, mosquitoes and flying insects are not a bit problem. Snakes and scorpions are seldom seen. But most trips will thrill to the sight of Desert Big Horn sheep and many canyon birds.Just about anyone of reasonable health and fitness can go rafting. Children must be least eight years old and weigh at least 55 pounds in order to ride Class 3 rapids. Young people must be at least 14 years old to ride Class 4 rapids. We do not suggest taking a rafting trip if you are pregnant, extremely overweight, or have back or heart problems.

What are the toilet facilities on the river trip?
Portable toilets are available at Peach Springs airport, the boat launching area and at Grand Canyon West.Bungee jumping and white water rafting (grades 4 and less) are normally covered by Good 2 Go! polices, providing these activities are conducted by a genuine licensed commercial operator. Black water and grade 5/6 rafting are considered extreme risk activities and as such would not be covered by Good 2 Go!.

What about snakes and bugs?
Being a desert environment, mosquitoes and flying insects are not a bit problem. Snakes and scorpions are seldom seen. But most trips will thrill to the sight of Desert Big Horn sheep and many canyon birds.Being a desert environment, mosquitoes and flying insects are not a bit problem. Snakes and scorpions are seldom seen. But most trips will thrill to the sight of Desert Big Horn sheep and many canyon birds.long as cold and high winds do not become major factors, the normal answer is, "You Bet!". Thunderstorms are normally short lived and offer a wonderful perspective on nature.

Are videos and pictures of my Colorado whitewater rafting adventure available?
Photographers will take your picture while you are on the river going through specific rapids. When you return to the AVA office, you will look at your digital pictures on TV and computer screens. You can decide if you would like to purchase printed pictures. You can also purchase your pictures on disc. There is no cost for your picture to be taken. There may also be an option to have your trip recorded by one of our talented vigeographers.Water/juice/soft drinks and snacks will be provided and are located in a cooler at the back of the boat.

Who will be our guide?
Our guides are qualified with hundreds of miles of river experience. Each guide is a accomplished outdoors person with a background in natural history and the ability to make every river trip a special and memorable experience.A river's difficulty classification lies on a scale from 1 to 6 with 1 being very easy and 6 being unnavigable.

Where and when will I get my river equipment?
Due to limited number of seats, an $85.00 per person cancellation fee will be charged for any cancellation prior to 30 days of the tour date. There will be no refund for cancellations within 30 days of the tour date.We never know for sure when it will rain. So, even if you are taking a summer trip, you should bring a rain suit as outlined on the packing list. Many people wear them while running the rapids.We run Colorado whitewater rafting trips rain or shine. Our simple philosophy is you're going to get wet regardless of the weather. We have gear available if Mother Nature is enhancing our day. Wetsuits and splash jackets are included free of charge on all of our rafting trips. - 15275

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