Colorado River & Trail Expeditions April 27-May 6, 2013 Spring in Canyonlands Trips was hosted by geologist and author Wayne Ranney. The trip included 6 nights camping on the banks of the Green and Colorado Rivers in Stillwater and Cataract Canyon. In addition 3 nights were spent at Red Cliff’s
Special Photography River Trip Hosted by Tom Till, July 29-August 4, 2013 Colorado River Cataract Canyon, Canyonlands National Park We are excited to announce this special on-river photography workshop with Tom Till. Tom has lived in Moab, Utah, and has been exploring and photographing the surrounding red rock canyon country
Adventure and thrill are not just two words to explain the excitement of the recreation outdoor sport – rafting. They are specific reasons for which millions of professional as well as novice rafters, tourists and water sport lovers of all sizes and types visit great rivers of the world every
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
New for 2013 – Photo Sharing/Photo Contest Instructions Colorado River & Trail Expeditions has designed and developed a section on our website where our rafting guests can share photos from their river trip with each other. Additionally, CRATE has instituted a 2013 Photo Contest with some incredible prizes. Here is
Paddling an “Inflatable Kayak,” also known as the “Ducky” or “Funyak,” is a great way to experience a rafting trip. The boat is similar in shape to a canoe, but it is much more stable and forgiving. Inflatable kayaks come in one man and 2-man varieties and are fun for
The Catclaw Acacia(Acacia greggii) is commonly found in the Grand Canyon. From a distance it is hard to differentiate from the Western Honey Mesquite Tree. Up close the Catclaw Acacia can be identified by its small catclaw shaped prickles. The Catclaw also has smaller bipinnate leaves than the mesquite and the
#1. Walk on a Glacier Positioned below the Tatshenshini and Alsek River confluence is the Walker Glacier. Though the Walker Glacier has been receding continually since the first Colorado River & Trail Expeditions trip in the late 1970’s, it still offers a relatively short hike to its base where
FEATURED BOOK OF THE WEEK: PIECES OF WHITE SHELL, A JOURNEY TO NAVAJO LAND by Terry Tempest Williams This map can be purchased at the CRATE BOOKSTORE for $14.95 A warm, sensitive, informative, and delightful journey to the land of the Navajo through the art of storytelling. The author recounts
FEATURED BOOK OF THE WEEK: GRAND CANYON MAP & GUIDE by Bronze Black This map can be purchased at the CRATE BOOKSTORE for $10.00 The Grand Canyon Map and Guide is a comprehensive resource for Grand Canyon National Park, covering the entire Grand Canyon from Lake Powell to Lake Mead.
FEATURED BOOK OF THE WEEK: THE EXPLORATION OF THE COLORADO RIVER AND ITS CANYONS by J.W. Powell This book can be purchased at the CRATE BOOKSTORE for $12.95 A complete reprint of “Canyons of the Colorado” 1895 edition, with a supplementary map. This was the first published account in book
FEATURED BOOK OF THE WEEK: THE COLORADO RIVER: FLOWING THROUGH CONFLICT Text By: Jonathan Waterman Photography By: Peter McBride This book can be purchased at the CRATE BOOKSTORE for $27.95 – Signed Copies Available Supplying vital water to more than 30 million Americans living in the arid West, the Colorado
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