Grand Canyon Rafting: Trip Summary and Video

Kevin put together a short video with clips from throughout the trip.  For those of you who just want to see us go through the big rapids, most of those clips are towards the end.



One of the aspects of the trip that we enjoyed the most was meeting all of our fellow rafters and the river guides.  There were a lot of different people on the trip, from all walks of life, with some cool stories to tell.  And the three guides (Dom, Rachel, and Sean) were fantastic -- putting in long hours, cooking up outstanding food, keeping us safe, and making sure we all had a great time on the river.  We enjoyed getting to know everyone and are glad to have shared this amazing experience with them.

          Top: David, Matthew, Christine, Rich, Teresa, Darla, Rick, Jason, Lee, Dom, Rachel
          Middle: Christopher, Ray, Amanda, Kevin, Donna, Steve, Pierce, Caroline, Chris, Michael, Clint, Michael, Danny, James, Bruce
          Front: Kelli, Scott, Bridget, Troy, Karen

Trip Summary:

Day 1, Monday 07/07/14
     * Put in at Lee's Ferry, Mile 0
     * "Roaring Twenties" series of rapids
     * Camped at Sand Pile, Mile 30.5

Day 2, Tuesday 07/08/14
    * Redwall Cavern
    * Little Colorado River
    * Camped above the Little Colorado River, Mile 62

Day 3, Wednesday 07/09/14
    * Hance Rapid (rated 7-8, accd to Belknaps)
    * Phantom Ranch
    * Granite Rapid (rated 7-8)
    * Hermit Rapid (rated 7-8)
    * Camped at Schist, Mile 96.5

Day 4, Thursday 07/10/14
    * "The Gems" series of rapids, including Crystal Rapid (rated 7-10)
    * Hiked to the falls at Shinumo Creek
    * Elves Chasm
    * Afternoon rain, but cleared up before camp at Stone Creek, Mile 132.5

Day 5, Friday 07/11/14
    * River turned red due to rain the day before
    * Deer Creek Falls, hiked Upper Deer Creek
    * Hiked partway up Havasu Creek
    * Camped on the ledge at Mile 158.7

Day 6, Saturday 07/12/14
    * Hiked National Canyon
    * Hiked Fern Glen Canyon
    * Lava Falls Rapid (rated 8-10)
    * Camped at Whitmore Wash Helipad, Mile 187.5

Day 7, Sunday 07/13/14
    * Helicopter to Bar 10 Ranch
    * Plane back to Marble Canyon