Moab Canyoneering

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Moab Canyoneering routes are all about fun. The landscape surrounding Moab, Utah holds wonderful surprises for those with a sense of adventure. Beautiful water carved canyons inaccessible without technical skills, await your discovery. Our professional guides back up every rappel on a separate safety system so this trip is for anyone with a sense of adventure.

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Morning Glory | Ephedra’s Grotto

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• Difficulty – Easy to Moderate
• Days – 1/2
• Length – 3 miles
• Number of Rappels – 2 (95′ and 120′)
• Minimum age – 8
• Meets – 7:30 AM (PM trips available by request)
• Adults $100|Youth $85

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This 3 mile adventure is only made possible by doing two of the areas best rappels. A step up from your typical hike, yet doable by almost anyone.

A short hike across petrified sand dunes will get us to the first of our two rappels (90′), a stunning drop in to a classic, water carved, sandstone chamber and the very heart of the Colorado plateau. From here we exit this amazing room through a small slot and take a short walk to our second spectacular free hanging rappel (120′). This rappel affords us an up close and personal look at the 243′ long Morning Glory Arch, which is only feet away from our rappel station.

A downhill hike out to the Colorado River along a cool, spring fed stream gives us an opportunity to discuss wildlife, plants, geology, local history and more.

Chamisa Canyon

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• Difficulty – Easy to Moderate
• Days – 1/2
• Length – 2.5 miles
• Number of Rappels – 2 (10′ and 90′)
• Minimum age – 8
• Meets – 7:30 AM (PM trips available by request)
• Adults $100|Youth $85

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Tight and technical; this route has potholes, some easy scrambling, rappelling, lots of wading and a swim or two thrown in for fun. Exploring this water carved sandstone slot canyon is a “cool” thing to do for summer fun.

Rock of Ages – NEW!!!

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• Difficulty – Moderate
• Days – 3/4 or 6 hours
• Length – 4.5 miles
• Number of Rappels – 3 (170′ 100″ and 50′)
• Minimum age – 8
• Meets – 7:30 AM (PM trips available by request)
• Adults $145|Youth $130

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Canyoneering at it’s best this route features 3 rappels a tight “slot”, potholes, some easy scrambling, views of seldom seen arches, ancient ruins and pictographs. A hike through this route is will leave memories that will last a lifetime.

Rim to River combo- A Red River Exclusive!!!!

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• Difficulty – Easy to Moderate
• Days – 1
• Length – 3 miles of Hiking/7 miles Rafting
• Number of Rappels – 2 (95′ and 120′)
• Number of Rapids – 4
• Minimum age – 8
• Meets – 7:30 AM
• Adults $150|Youth $125

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Spend an unforgettable day with Moab’s best guides by combining an AM Canyoneering trip with an afternoon of rafting on the beautiful Colorado River.
Red River Adventures is the only company in town that guides both trips in house!

Others may advertise both adventures, only to sub-contract out. Not us, the same great guides that guide you through your morning on the rim will raft or kayak with you on the river!

The trip begins as described above but instead of heading back to Moab at the end of the hike a waiting van and a short ride will bring you to the second half of a day your sure to remember for a long time. After a riverside lunch you’ll spend the afternoon running rapids, splashing and swimming your way through the beautiful Fisher Towers section of the Colorado River.

Two Canyon Combo- A Red River Exclusive!!!!

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• Difficulty – Moderate
• Days – 1
• Length – 7 miles of Hiking
• Number of Rappels – 4 (10′, 90′, 95′ and 120′)
• Minimum age – 8
• Meets – 7:30 AM
• Adults $175|Youth $145

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Spend an unforgettable day with Moab’s best guides by combining an AM Morning Glory trip with an afternoon of exploring Chamisa Canyon.
The trip begins with a beautiful hike through our Morning Glory canyoneering route but instead of heading back to Moab at the end of the hike a waiting van and a short ride will bring you to the second half of a day your sure to remember for a long time. After a stop for lunch you’ll spend the afternoon scrambling, splashing, repelling and swimming your way through the amazing Chamisa Canyon.

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Moab Canyoneeing Photo Gallery

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Moab Canyoneeing Client Reviews

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FAQ

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Do I need a reservation

To guarantee space on the trip of your choice, we recommend reservations, especially on holidays and summer weekends. In order to provide the type of trip the we have become known for we do limit the number of people on a launch and we do fill up. In addition a lot goes into the planning of a river trip, including scheduling of guides, drivers, packing lunch for full-day and lunch trips and ensuring that our equipment is always in top-notch condition. Make a reservation as soon as you have a good idea of when you want to raft with us and you'll avoid disappointment. Feel free to call us about reservations at any time @ 1-877-259-4046 or email.
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About Age Limitations

All participants on river trips are required to wear a Coast Guard approved floatation device (PFD). For Fisher Towers trips we use a weight limit of 40 Lbs. rather than an age restriction. For High Water Cataract Canyon and Westwater trips, we suggest a minimum age of 12 years. On Climbing and Canyoneering trips the limit is 8 years of age. Ask yourself, what kind of previous outdoor experience has the child had? Use your considered judgment on the child's preparedness. On the other end, folks well into their 70's have adventured with us.
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Which Trip to Choose

We are thrilled to have the ability to offer such a wide variety or trips. We also realize that this can create confusion. We are a fantastic resource and look forward to helping you choose the trip that is perfect for you and your group. Please feel free to call or email with any questions you might have, we love to help. Often after a brief conversation with one of our staff the the answers become clear.
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Where do we park/leave our things

There is plenty of secure parking on site at our offices. Valuables can be locked in your vehicles and will be perfectly safe for the duration of your trip. In addition we are more than happy to store anything that you may be extra concerned about in our offices while you are on the river.
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Are there bugs

Thankfully there are very few to no bugs on our trips. The we travel through some of the driest terrain on the planet so there is generally no standing water for bugs to breed in. At the same time the current in the main river section is too swift to allow for breeding. The exception is the put-in for our Desolation Canyon trip. The mosquitoes can be bad at this location. We have taken this into consideration and have our rafts rigged and ready to go when you arrive so that the amount of time you spend there is very short.
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What to Bring

Red River Adventures tries to make your trip with us as easy as possible! We provide all necessary equipment for you to take part in our river trips including all boats and boating equipment, safety equipment, life jackets, guides, food and beverages and kitchen equipment. We DO NOT provide beer or wine but you are welcome to BYOB! In addition you are welcome to bring, or we can provide at NO ADDITIONAL COST, camping equipment including tents, sleeping bags and inflatable mattresses.You simply bring your own personal clothing and gear. We will provide trip specific lists to assist you in bringing the right things.
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Where You Will Live and Sleep

A river trip is an outdoor experience and should be fun. All of our trips require camping out. There are no improved campgrounds along the river so we set up a portable sanitation facility each evening. It is very similar to an RV toilet except the view is much better and it doesn't flush. We provide hand washing stations and all dishes are done in a 4 step process ensuring complete sanitization. Previous camping experience is NOT required to participate in one of our trips, but you should be prepared and be comfortable with the idea of eating, sleeping, and living in the outdoors. Our guides are there to help and will provide as much or as little assistance as you wish to receive.
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What the Weather is Like

Be prepared for hot (75-110 F degrees) weather during June, July, and August. You can expect cooler temperatures (55-90 F degrees) during April, May, September, and October. August is usually the wettest month (short-lived but intense thunder showers).
April 73|42 May 84|50 June 85|58 July 101|64 Aug 98|63 Sept 89|53
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What You Will Eat

Most trips include all meals beginning with lunch on the first day and ending with lunch on the last day. No hot dogs and hamburgers here. Our menu includes plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, grilled meats and fish and even hot dutch oven desserts. Guests often remark that the food was remarkable and exceeded even their wildest expectations.
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About Swimming and Fishing

Swimming is as much a part of a great river trip as whitewater and cooking out. Guests are more than welcome to swim on all our river trips. There is no better place to be on a hot summer day than swimming alongside one of our rafts. Catfish and Carp are plentiful in the Green and Upper Colorado Rivers the kids often enjoy fishing when at camp.
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What Risks Are Involved

Red River Adventures has an unblemished safety record. We personally screen and train our employees vigorously each year. Each boatman receives extensive instructions on safety, swift water rescue and first aid training. Our Climbing and Canyoneering guides are highly trained and many are AMGA certified. Our trips take place in rugged, remote "wilderness" settings. You should be in good general health to participate. Non-swimmers can go and are more than welcome. We provide Coast Guard approved life jackets for your safety.
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Beverages

We supply plenty of drinking water, lemonade, breakfast drinks, etc., on each trip. You are welcome to bring your own canned beer, wine, spirits or soft drinks. If you bring wine or liquor, please transfer it into plastic bottles.
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Charter and Group Rates

Red River Adventures offers a group rate discount of 10% to groups of 10 or more. Additional rates reductions are available for school, club, church, or special-interest groups on some trips. We are happy to, when ever possible, customized trip lengths and itineraries. Please contact us for help in arranging your charter trip or for group rate information.
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What To Pack

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Red River Adventures will provide all the technical equipment required to guide our listed Canyoneering routes. However guests are encouraged to bring their own gear, if they have it, on our canyoneering trips. Guides will inspect any personal equipment brought prior to use. In some instances there may be a required gear list. This will be distributed prior to your date.

Canyoneering
• Small day pack
• Water bottle|water
• Snacks
• Shoes/sandals
• Shoes or sandals will get wet and should be appropriate to hike 3.5 miles.

GENERAL

• Please NOTE!!!! There is a time change from AZ to UT. We are 1 hour ahead of AZ.
• There is plenty of secure parking on site. Valuables are safe in your vehicle.
• A credit card will prove handy for balances, t-shirts, ice cream, etc
• At the end of all trips, we will return you to your starting location.
• Guide gratuities are customary.

Rates & Dates

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We’re already booking our canyoneering trips for 2011. Pick a date and book yours today!

Canyoneering 2011 Season At A Glance
Length	Meets	Includes	Adults	Youth
Half Day AM	7:30	All technical equipment	$100	$85
Half Day PM	3:30	All technical equipment	$100	$85
Full Day|Two Canyon Combo	7:30	All technical equipment	$175	$145
Full Day|Rim to River Combo	7:30	All technical equipment	$150	$125
Red River Adventures happily offers a 10% group discount to parties of 10 or more. Youth rate is for children 15 and younger. Children must be at least 8 to participate. All trips meet at our office at 1140 South Main Street (HWY 191) in Moab.

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How to reserve!

Option #1 - Most of our Adventures can be booked ONLINE!

Option #2 - For those trips that can't be booked online (Desolation, Cataract and Westwater) Call 1-877-259-4046 or Email us through our Contact Page

A refundable deposit of 1/3 of trip total is due to guarantee reservation.
Cancellation and final payment policies are outlined below.

Cancellations

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Cancellation - Day Trips

Cancellation | A full refund, less $10 booking fee, will be given if cancellation is received prior to Noon the day before your launch. Balance is due day of trip. No fee for changes!

We understand that you will be traveling and that there are often unforeseen events that can change even the best laid vacation plans. Since we run our Fisher Towers trips daily this gives us the ability to let you cancel or change the date, length or number of rafters on your Fisher Towers reservation up to Noon the day before your trip.

Dolores and multi-day Fisher Towers trips

Cancellation | A full refund, less $10 fee, will be given if cancellation is received 7 days prior to launch. Balance is due 7 days prior to launch. Cancellations received less than 7 days before departure forfeit the deposit amount. Changes to the number of participants can be made up until Noon the day before departure. No fee for changes!

Westwater

Cancellation | A full refund, less a $10 fee, will be given if cancellation is received 30 days prior to launch. Balance is due 30 Days prior to trip. Cancellations received less than 30 days before departure forfeit the deposit amount. We will not issue refunds for late arrivals or "no-shows" whether by choice, caused by travel delays, flight cancellations, illness, nor in cases of emergency evacuation. We urge you to consider purchasing trip cancellation/interruption insurance.

Desolation Canyon, Cataract Canyon, Main Salmon.

Cancellation | A full refund, less a $25 per person fee, will be given if cancellations is received more than 90 days prior to trip departure. Balance is due 60 days prior to trip. We will not issue refunds for late arrivals or "no-shows" whether by choice, caused by travel delays, flight cancellations, illness, nor in cases of emergency evacuation. We urge you to consider purchasing trip cancellation/interruption insurance.

No shows/cancellations the day of trip will be charged full fare!

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