Sun Salutations, Beach Yoga, Good Hikes, and Exciting Rapids!
A great way to rev up your spirit in honor of the new solar year.
Calling all women! Mothers and daughters, sisters, best friends, old friends, and new friends! Whether you are an experienced outdoor enthusiast or a first-time camper, you will LOVE this beautiful rafting trip down the Green River through Utah’s Desolation Canyon. Begin each day with a yoga session on the beach, saluting the sun as it rises above the canyon walls. On the Summer Solstice, we’ll have a special celebration to welcome new joys and challenges into our lives.
The trip begins in Green River, Utah, with a get-acquainted meeting the evening before departure. On the day the river trip begins, you will see the river and canyon from the perspective of an eagle as we fly via air charter from Green River to Sandwash, where the actual river trip begins. This spectacular 30-minute flight is an incredible beginning to the river adventure.
Our crew of friendly, capable girl guides will meet you at the Sandwash airstrip and accompany you down the trail to the river (approximately one mile of fairly easy hiking). This is a chance to stretch your legs and get a little exercise before starting the river trip. If you are unable to walk down to the river, you can catch a ride in the truck that will be hauling all of your gear down to the rafts.
Prior to boarding the rafts and starting down river, the trip leader will give a safety talk and each participant will be fitted with a life jacket. If you want to try paddling a 1-person or 2-person inflatable kayak (“duckie”), this is a good time to practice. There will be calm water for most of the first day, allowing you an opportunity to get used to paddling, falling out, and climbing back in. It’s good preparation for the upcoming rapids, which start out small on the 2nd day of the trip and gradually get bigger each succeeding day. If you don’t want to paddle a duckie, you can ride on one of the comfortable 18-foot oar rigs that are rowed by the guides.
In honor of the Solstice, each day on the river will begin with sun salutations and yoga. Our yoga teacher will make these morning sessions fun for everyone, from beginners to more experienced women who might enjoy a more challenging session. On the evening of the Solstice, we’ll have a special “dress up” celebration, so you will want to bring a sarong, muumuu, or casual skirt/dress with you on the trip.
Throughout the river trip we’ll be camping on beautiful white sand beaches next to the river, hiking to ancient ruins and rock art sights, exploring old ranches and outlaw hideouts, and following cascading streams into the backcountry.
Delicious healthy meals will be prepared and served by the guides throughout the trip. We also provide an assortment of non-alcoholic beverages, including coffee, cocoa and tea in camp, lemonade and ice water on the rafts, and various juices and sodas. If you like a beer with lunch or an evening cocktail, you may bring your own modest supply of beer, wine or spirits.
Meet in Green River, Utah, the afternoon prior to departure.
For more information, please call our office at 1-800-253-7328, or send an email to [email protected].
