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So, the dates are set and written on the calendar, and everyone is looking forward to white water rafting through the Grand Canyon. Fortunately, there are plenty of things to think about while the date of the trip slowly approaches – things like how to pack for it. What kinds of clothes are right for spending a few days on the river? Where do you keep the clothes? There are plenty of things to consider when packing for a Grand Canyon raft trip, but Arizona River Runners would never leave anyone in the dark about such an important part of the trip. If there are three important things to remember when packing for awhitewater tripit would be: water, sun, and dirt/sand. These aren’t things to bring, but what needs to be kept in mind when deciding what to pack for a Grand Canyon rafting trip. First, a trip will involve a significant amount of time on the river, which means a lot of time will be spent on, near, and perhaps in the water. Clothes should be fast drying and okay to get wet. Leave the jeans and fashion tops at home. Bring quick-drying nylon shorts and shirts that will dry off quickly or will be dry by morning. The good news is clothes like these are not terribly difficult to find, nor are they horrifically expensive. Any sport store or general retail store will carry clothes like the ones described! Don’t go overboard though – no need to bring a new outfit for every day on the river. Shirley, a long-time employee, suggests a rule of thumb that “for six days - bring four of each shorts and shirts. You don't have to change clothes every day. Bathing suits are a good idea to wear beneath your clothes, or even as clothing. However, women should avoid one piece suits, which may seem a bit counter intuitive. While a one piece may provide more coverage it makes things like going to the bathroom or changing clothes much more difficult. Privacy is in short supply while on the river; something to keep in mind while deciding what clothes to bring. Keeping things simple and easy will make everything less stressful during the trip. Finally, the water in the Colorado is not clear, clean glacier water by any means – come August it can be a muddy brown; due to rains and rafting. Clothes soaked by the water have the potential to take on the color of the river itself, so leave the designer clothing behind! Bring clothes that will not be missed if they happen to change color to a less flattering shade of “dirt.” Sun protection is very important when getting ready for a Colorado River trip. Especially rafters coming from outside Arizona, it must be understood how important it is to have sun protection at all times. Lip balm and lotion with an SPF of 30 is recommended, and reapply often. Sometimes a long sleeve shirt with built in UV protection is the best idea during the months when the sun is especially strong, such as June, July and August. These long sleeved shirts can be found in sport stores. They are light weight without any cotton, will dry quickly and be less likely to irritate skin when they do get wet. Don’t forget your hat and sunglasses (both with retention string) for added protection. For cooler times and rainy weather, a lightweight fleece or fleece-lined jacket will keep you cozy. Raingear is a MUST. Look for quality pieces that are waterproof, not just water resistant. The point is to stay dry! A couple of other packing tips…Bring two pairs of shoes, one for the raft and one for camp; make sure they are well broken in! Don’t forget socks, these are great for camp and help your feet if you get sore spots from your shoes. Make sure your camera has extra batteries and memory card, and store in a zip lock bag – not just to protect it from the water, but from the sand! A bandana is helpful too, it comes in handy for cooling off or keeping the sun off your neck…Lastly bring a water bottle; hydration is important on the rafts and on the hikes. The outfits have been picked, now how should they be packed? Everyone on the trip is advised to pack one sports bag/duffel to bring with them on the boats measuring 24x12x12 inches. One of the best ways to make sure the clothes stay organized and dry is to use plastic zipper bags. Shirley is also a veteran rafter and offers this advice: “I roll my shorts and shirts up like a cigar and put them in zip lock bags…Keeps things separate and easy to get to!” “And don’t forget to pack a hoodie, they are great to wrap around a pillow for softer sleeping.” With over forty years of experience, Arizona River Runners knows the ins and outs of what is a must for a whitewater trip, as well as what toleave behind. With packing lists, articles, blog posts, and an open line of communication for any questions,Arizona River Runnerswants to make sure that no one leaves unprepared. Shirley says “people try to make it more complicated when it comes to packing - just go by what's on the packing list and they'll be fine, andalwayscall with questions." ...read more
By Arizona River Runners January 28, 2013
When making your list for holiday shopping a Grand Canyon raft trip should top it. Imagine giving a “grand” gift, something out of the ordinary, something extraordinary. Give the gift of adventure - a white water rafting trip in the Grand Canyon! This holiday season forget the sweater, the new golf clubs or the cruise. Don’t give something that will be the wrong size, forgotten or exchanged. You want to give something they will never forget. With a Grand Canyon raft trip you can’t miss. It gives you quality time with family and friends, it promotes togetherness and brings old friends together. One outfitter operating in the Canyon, Arizona River Runners, had a rafter who had this to say about their whitewater trip, “The best part was the time spent with my mom and meeting new people from all walks of life; we had a family from Germany on our trip. This was the first time my mom and I experienced white water rafting and camping out! I had a lot of anxiety about the trip but once we got started, it was great! I would recommend to everyone of any age or background.” Just think you can’t buy the wrong size or color – it’s the grandest Canyon in the world, and the colors are glorious. From the sun rising on the Canyon walls, to the aqua blue of the Little Colorado and to the brilliant blanket of stars at night, the landscapes and vistas are incredible. It will start the New Year with something to look forward to, something plan for. You can prepare with loved ones for the trip throughout the winter, call friends and talk about what to pack, where to meet, what you’ll be doing and eating. You can look up the Colorado River on a map and find where it flows through the Grand Canyon, where the big rapids are, and where the Little Colorado River is. Imagine sleeping on the sandy shores of the Colorado River, listening to the river sounds as they lull you to sleep. What a way to start the New Year! Rafting through the Grand Canyon can be a cure for stress, and “nature deficit disorder.” The fresh air of the Canyon, the cold waters of the Mighty Colorado, the side canyon hikes, playing in the waterfalls and cool swimming holes, all add to the excitement of being in nature. There is evidence that getting out in nature helps us by increasing mental health and psychological development in a variety of areas. Relaxation and stress relief, decreased mental fatigue, increased mental clarity and energy are a few positive results of what nature can offer us. (Janet Talbot, Stephen Kaplan: Psychological Laboratories, University of Michigan). Whitewater rafting through the Grand Canyon will reduce stress, increase physical activity, and give you a peaceful night’s rest at the end of the day. A Grand Canyon raft trip is more exciting than any new smart phone, tablet, HD 3D TV, or any other electronic gadget. It recaptures a youthful spirit long thought lost. You can play volleyball at Redwall Cavern, a “cave” the size of three football fields. You jump off cliffs into calm pools, or into the Colorado River itself. There’s “shooting “the rapids of the Mighty Colorado an exhilarating adventure itself, and you don’t have to be a spring chicken to take the trip. Choose a whitewater trip with Arizona River Runners, they do all of the work for guests, providing the most incredible Grand Canyon experience out there – from gourmet meals in camp to top quality gear and equipment and the most experienced, knowledgeable and entertaining guides on the river. Call them to do your holiday shopping today - 1.800.477.7238. About Arizona River Runners White water rafting through the Grand Canyon offers a unique view of one of the most popular natural wonders of the world. Experience the adventure of a lifetime on aGrand Canyon rafting trip with Arizona River Runners. Since 1970 they have provided all-inclusive Grand Canyon whitewater trips withcustomized rafts, all the camping and rafting gear, and food for your family rafting trip. Contact Information Arizona River Runners P.O. Box 47788 Phoenix, AZ 85068 1-800-477-7238 Fax: 602-867-2174 info@raftarizona.com www.raftarizona.com ...read more
By Arizona River Runners December 13, 2012
Life is about the moments – spending time with loved ones, exploring new places, learning something new, always living in the moment. White water rafting through the Grand Canyon offers people unimaginable moments, moments and memories of a lifetime. The Grand Canyon rafting season is at an end for 2012, but the memories made will live on. The moments of whitewater and landscapes, meeting new people and making new friends, setting up camp, sleeping under a blanket of stars, camping by the rushing Colorado River will not be forgotten. Not many people take a Grand Canyon raft trip, but those who do are changed by the experience. Arizona River Runnersis an outfitter operating whitewater trips in the Grand Canyon, and many of their rafters share these moments. All passengers – adults, kids, teenagers, seniors – end their trip affected by the Canyon, the river guides, or something else they experienced while on the river. For one family it was a spring break trip in April. The mother wrote, “Two families started the trip with 6 children that were disappointed they were not spending spring break relaxing in the Bahamas. After hiking to North Canyon's beautiful grotto on Easter morning, playing football in Redwall Cavern, hiking to Eminence Break, swimming in the chilly Little Colorado, the petro-glyph hike and making it to the top of Tabernacle, our youngest proclaimed ‘…the Canyon changes you man!’” The moments these families shared were priceless. Another woman was told by her husband he had just booked their vacation. “’It looked like fun and was on my bucket list,’ he said. She responded, ‘That would be HIS bucket list. Where did that come from anyway? I had never camped, and I am a 5 star hotel girl. So you know I was apprehensive to say the least. Once we got to Lees Ferry and the guides explained everything I felt much better. On the trip I looked around and saw a 78 year old man, he was doing the trip for the second time! I thought if he can do it so can I. This trip made my husband and me closer. Thank you Arizona River Runners for the best experience ever!’” A mother took afamily rafting tripwith her son. These are her words and thoughts, “On the first night I thought ‘why didn't I read the fine print?’ I thought I would be sleeping in tents. I thought I would be lazing around for 6 days, going for the occasional boat ride. I looked over at my 11 year old son beside me and for the first time in years I knew we were having the same thought, ‘How are we going to get through this?’ Over the next 6 days I've never been colder or hotter or hungrier or more completely stuffed. I've never experienced seeing light or black at darkness. There were moments of exhilaration as we rumbled through a rapid and moments of exhaustion as we set up camp in a storm. This experience woke me up. I could not get through it with my head somewhere else. So the further we went down the river, the more alive I felt. When I looked over at my son after we had set up our cots on the 4th night, I said ‘We're doing this. We're actually doing this!’ And he was as astonished as I was; he nodded and said ‘Yeah we are!!’ I can't explain why I feel changed by the experience or closer to my son. I only know that my son and I laugh a lot more now than we did before the trip and when I close my eyes and say ‘Jonah, can you hear it?’ both of us hear the sound, the running wash of the Colorado River. It stays with you. Thank you for a once in a lifetime, amazing experience." The underlying theme of all these testimonials is thatrafting the Colorado Riveris a trip of a lifetime, and the more you go, the more you see, do, learn, and experience. One river rafter said this about his trip rafting through the Grand Canyon, “This was my fifth whitewater trip in six years! It was fun meeting old friends (the guides) the first day. Every day is fun and adventurous: great hikes, the tension of the rapids. Some things are the same each year, but others are new and adventurous. Water levels are different, different people. New guides, old guides, guides from previous trips on other boats and other companies. I prefer rowed (oar trips). It gets you right down on the river and a lot of personal action with the guides. You become old friends. They are the Keepers of the River. Okay what's the worst day? The last day because it's over! I'm 77 years old. My 6th trip? Next year? Possibly...” This rafter realized a dream come true – a 50 birthday celebration, quality time with family and friends on aGrand Canyon raft trip. "The best part was being able to spend quality time with family and friends, while enjoying one of the country's natural wonders, the Grand Canyon on the river. This was how I wanted to spend my 50th birthday - with family and good friends. Arizona River Runners exceeded our expectations. Safety was first and foremost from start to finish. Each portion of the trip was outstanding and would do it again." Looking for a few of life’s specialmoments? Feel the desire for a new experience, or to re-live a favorite one? Take a Grand Canyon rafting trip; they are about life and life is about the moments. ...read more
By Arizona River Runners October 19, 2012
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