Colorado River & Trail Expeditions has been operating guided rafting expeditions on the Alsek and Tatshenshini Rivers in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve since 1978. From the upstairs window of our warehouse in Haines, Alaska, (on the inland side of the Chilkat Range, “just over the mountains” from Glacier
CPAP in the Outdoors Abel O. Nelson Approximately 22 million Americans have some form of sleep apnea; I am one of those fortunate folks and must use a CPAP machine to treat the condition. I have not allowed it, however, to impede my enjoyment of spending time outdoors, most often as a
Did you know that the Grand Canyon is turning 100 years old in 2019? The Grand Canyon was officially made a National Park on February 26, 1919. In honor of the centennial, Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and Grand Canyon National Park have partnered to produce “100 Years of
The Grand Canyon is nothing short of being an epic destination. It boasts a rich natural history, along with incredible scenery. Many have heard of the natural wonder and through photos captured some of its beauty. Colorado River & Trail Expeditions allows you to experience the Grand Canyon up close
Kaskawulsh Glacier, Slims River, and Kaskawulsh(Alsek) River and Stream Piracy due to Glacial Melting Over the past century many of the glaciers in Alaska and Canada have retreated due to Global Warming. One of these glaciers is the Kaskawulsh Glacier located in the Yukon Territory of Canada. This glacier has
Salt Lake Warehouse One of the most common questions fielded by rafting guides is “What do you do in the offseason?” As everyone knows guides work really hard during the river season. Long hours, hard physical labor, and the mental challenges that go along with taking care of guests and
Desolation Canyon rafters hike down from the dirt runway to Sand Wash. Desolation Canyon rafting trips on the Green River generally start at Sand Wash. Sand Wash is a dirt boat ramp about 100 miles North of Green River, Utah. The day before the trip starts our truck, crew, and gear
A conservation plan put in place by the United States Government led to the capture of all the remaining wild condors, which was completed in 1987. These few survivors were taken to two zoos in California to begin a captive breeding program. As the program successfully grew the condor population,
Tohatsu is Japan’s oldest outboard manufacturer. Tohatsu’s first outboard engine was built in 1956, and from the beginning were found on the belief of building an engine that is dependable and adaptable to different uses. Over the last 60 years the outboards have served a variety of different industries including
A sky full of stars along the Colorado River. Photo Courtesy of Steve Biel. Did you know Canyonlands National Park was designated as a Gold-Tier International Dark Sky Park? You might be wondering what is a Gold-Tier International Dark Sky Park. It is a land possessing an exceptional or distinguished
One of the first signs of civilization you see on a Grand Canyon rafting trip after leaving Lee’s Ferry is the Kaibab Bridge. The Kaibab Suspension Bridge is located just upstream of the Boat Beach at Phantom Ranch. It connects the South Kaibab Trail with the North Kaibab Trail. Less
Did you know you might see a wolverine on a Tatshenshini or Alsek River Trip? Wolverines have a reputation for being very mean solitary animals but a lot of stories we hear are not true. A recent study by Fish and Games researchers tracked 18 wolverines between September 2007 and
Effective June 14, 2020 - CRATE Will Be Operating All Scheduled Grand Canyon Rafting Trips Under Our COVID-19 Mitigation and Operating Plan
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