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May 16-24, 2012
$1355
Mary Coffin, Leader
| TRIP IS NOW FULL -
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BE PUT ON A WAITING LIST We will paddle down ~45 miles of the Green River, Labyrinth Canyon section, a long smooth water stretch with only occasional riffles. We will be paddling in the wake of John Wesley Powell (1869) and other river canyon expeditions. The canyons are rich in history, geology and Ancestral Puebloan rock art. We will tent on the shore and explore side canyons by foot and canoe. There is no portaging, just put in and take out. We will paddle past Dellenbaugh's Butte, named for a young artist on the second Powell expedition. We pass the mouth of the San Rafael River. Then sandstone walls begin to rise several hundred feet overhead. We stop to investigate Trin-Alcove Bend, where three lush side canyons converge. Rock alcoves protect hanging gardens and amplify the song of the canyon wren. On hikes we'll discuss common plants and their uses by Indian cultures and see Fremont rock art etched into sheer stone walls. We paddle down river in an ever-deepening canyon to Bowknot Bend, where the river winds around in a big 7-mile loop. Near Hey Joe Canyon, we'll see the remnants of old uranium mining operations. Outing Cost: $1355.00 per participant Payment Policy: A deposit of $400.00 (non-refundable) is due at the time of registration. The remaining balance of $955.00 is due no later than March 1, 2012 Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel the trip at any time, the $400 registration fee is non-refundable. After March 1, 2012, no refunds are possible unless your space can be filled from a waiting list. However, if ADK cancels the trip or if in the opinion of the leader, this trip is not for you, the full amount will be refunded. Accommodations: Hotel in Grand Junction, CO (TBA) @ own expense, tents on river included Included in the cost of the trip: All ground
transportation
1-2 Wilderness Inquiry Staff Group camping & cooking gear Tents, PFDs, canoes, paddles All trail meals and snacks 7 days on the river starting with dinner on day 2 and concluding with breakfast in camp on day 9 Museum Not included in the cost of the trip: Airfare
Hotel and dinner on day 1 Breakfast & lunch on day 2 Alcohol, soda and personal items (including sleeping bag and pad) Itinerary
On any given day the itinerary may change slightly due to weather (wind, rain), water/trail conditions or group strength. Day 1: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 Travel, rendezvous
with group and orientation. Fly into Grand Junction, Colorado airport
and take shuttle to the hotel (make own reservations).
5:00 PM Meet the ADK group for a brief orientation meeting followed by group dinner (on own). Day 2: Thursday, May 17, 2012 Breakfast and lunch
on own. Meet WI guides in Grand Junction at 2 p.m., and travel by van
to Moab, where the group will camp overnight and complete introductions
& expectations.
Day 3: Friday, May 18, 2012 Van ride to Green
River including a visit at John Wesley Powell Museum. Put in at Ruby
Ranch, (MILE 97) and float to Trin-Alcove Bend to camp. MILE 90
Day 4: Saturday, May 19, 2012 Bull Hollow MILE 84
Day 5: Sunday, May 20, 2012 Hey Joe Canyon MILE 76
Day 6: Monday, May 21, 2012 Layover day
Day 7: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Oak Bottom MILE 62
Day 8: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Arrive at Mineral
Bottom (MILE 52); take out 5pm, camp in Moab. Final dinner in camp,
final reflections.
Day 9: Thursday, May 24, 2012 Breakfast in camp.
Van ride to Grand Junction (2 hr) and farewell to WI guides. i.e. leave
camp 9am arrive GJ 11am for 1pm flights. Fly home from Grand Junction
airport. Plan flights after 1PM.
For more information and to sign up, contact the leader, Mary Coffin, 328 Deepsprings Road, Chittenango, NY 13037, telephone 315-687-3589, E-mail MARYCCOFFIN@GMAIL.COM. |