Colorado River Rafting Brochure 2012

Discover the quality of equipment that is offered only on a Sheri Grif-fith Expeditions trip. Comfortable chairs, roomy tents, soft pads, and quality sleeping bags are provided free of charge and in good repair.

We provide and prepare all the meals. Our guides are great river chefs. They do all of the work of preparing the highest quality, healthy meals made with fresh ingredients. There is a variety of fruits and vegetables, local meats, and non-meat options. The eve-ning meals are grilled and baked to perfection. We can accommo-date a variety of diets from Ko-sher to Vegetarian and everything in between.

We provide “A Touch Of Class” on every trip. What does this mean? It means that it is our mission to help you be comfortable in the outdoors. We provide enough civilization for almost anyone to be comfortable on our river rafting trips. Great meals, cozy sleeping bags, comfort-able chairs and profes-sional, service oriented guides create a relaxing and comfortable camp-setting, complimenting the relaxed pace of the day’s river rafting ac-tivities.

Top QualityEquipment

Relax and Enjoy Great FoodA Touch of Class

Experienced Guides

Our guides are the best in the busi-ness. They have learned from our standards of Service and Safety that come from 41 years of showing guests the wonders of whitewater rafting. Our company’s years of knowledge are passed on to our team through extensive training and workshops. You may rest assured that they all have comprehensive outdoor skills, a strong commitment to the environ-ment, impressive leadership skills and a sharp sense of responsibility.

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No Experience Necessary........................ 1Family Time............................................... 3Map of the Southwest.............................. 5How to Choose a Trip............................... 6

COLORADO RIVERThe Sights of Cataract Canyon................ 9The Highlights of Cataract Canyon......... 10Wild Westwater Canyon.......................... 11

YAmpA RIVER........................................... 12

GREEN RIVERMajestic Canyons of the Green River..... 15The Gates of Lodore................................. 16

SpECIALTY TRIpSWomen at Play.......................................... 17Moab Package Tours................................ 17Sea Kayaking in Canyon Country........... 18Custom Private Tours............................... 18

ExpEDITIONS IN LuxuRY.......................19

General Information/Reservations......... 21Dates and Rates........................................ 22

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Sheri Griffith Expeditions’ Family trips are exactly the type of vaca-tion you have been looking for…the STRESS FREE type. All trips are organized by professional guides al-lowing you to enjoy precious family time. We include all the gear so you only need worry about how many pairs of shorts to pack.

The rivers of the Southwest offer the perfect family trips and provide something fun for all family mem-bers. Hiking, water and beach games, and building sandcastles provide quality time and interaction for all. Our guides entertain children with structured activities designed to be educational as well as fun. Your fam-ily will interact with nature, other families and the guides.

Our family trips include:• Guideswithspecialkidskills• Structuredactivitiesforthekids and adults•Easyfunwhitewaterfunfor everyone.•Greatcampinglocations,with sandy beaches•“KidGuide”isdedicatedtokids with games and nature walks•Horseshoes,sandtoysandmore add fun for all ages

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We make your trip…

1. Safer: Our number one priority has always been the safety of our guests since 1971. We call it soft adventure, because it is soft on risk yet high on adventure.

2: Easy: We take care of all the details and make your vacation easy. We can book hotels, and activities. Along with itineraries recommendations and points of interest in the area. All you need is your clothes.

3. Fun: Our fun loving professional guides are the best in the business with an average of 10 years ofexperience. This is not just their summer job, it’s their life. Our guides not only live in Moab, but work and play on the river.

4. High Quality: We provide the highest quality equipment, guides, and food on all of our river expeditions. We take pride in offering “a Touch of Class” to all aspects of our trips. 5. All-inclusive: All our trips are all inclusive: we include tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping pads for all our guests. All transportation is incorporated, including scenic flights on our Family Vacations on the Green River and Cataract Canyon trips.

Top 5 Reasons to Choose Sheri Griffith

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“Our trip was excellent. Our guides were outstanding, the food they prepared amazing, their directions and interaction with all in our group wonderful. The WARM pineapple-upside down cake and WARM brownies the guides made were awesome. They were all friendly, helpful and fun to be with. .… The pacing of our trip was perfect for our mix of children, parents and even 2 grandparents. Thanks for making some great memories for all of us.”— David Linderman, Colorado Family Trip

“I wanted to send you a note to say how happy we were with our recent trip. We did the Cataract Canyon oar boat trip last week with Marshall, Nicole, and Tanner. The trip was great and they could not have been better. We had a great time, and will certainly recommend your company and your guides!”— Daniel E. Smith

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River rafting offers a wil-derness experience as well as the adventure of a lifetime. A river rafting trip can be enjoyed by the whole family, couples or solo travelers. There are a lot of things to look at when choosing the perfect river rafting journey.

Here are some things you should consider when choosing a trip: the length of time you have, the in-tensity of whitewater you want to experience, and the time of year that is best for you.

MILEAGE CHARTTO MOAB, UTAH

is where most of our trips begin. Famously nick-named the “Adventure Cap-ital of the World”, Moab offers National Parks, gor-geous resorts, amazing scenery and just about ev-ery kind of outdoor adven-ture known on land and river.

Vernal, Utah, is where we begin our river trips through Dinosaur Nation-al Monument. Vernal is a haven for outdoor enthu-siasts offering spectacular canyons, award winning fishing and cooler temper-atures. Vernal is also the heart of “Dinosaurland” home to one of the larg-est quarries of Dinosaur Bones.

GettinG there: Salt Lake International Airport (SLC) is a 4-hour drive away. Rental cars are available.

Grand Junction, Colorado airport (GJT) is a 2-hour drive away. Rental cars are available.

Moab, UT airport (CNY) has limited commercial flights daily. Enterprise car rental available.

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Albuquerque 307

Denver 361

Los Angeles 717

Las Vegas 451

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Moab, Utah How toChoose a Trip

The Colorado River is one of the most famous, exciting and beautiful rivers in the world. This magnificent river runs through six national parks and recreation areas.

Vacations on this prized river offer a combination of outstanding scenery, majestic wildlife, exhilarating rapids and a chance to truly escape.

Sheri Griffith Expeditions hosts trips in two scenic canyons of the Colorado River: Cataract Canyon, in Canyon-lands National Park, and Westwater Canyon, a proposed Wild and Scenic River.

CATARACT CANYON The Colorado River divides Canyon-lands National Park in half. This is a spectacular, remote wilderness with 2000 foot red rock cliffs, 28+ fun and exciting rapids and national park qual-ity hikes.

BY OAR BOAT:The oarboat is the traditional raft on the Colorado River and is “up close and personal” with the river and its natural power.

BY mOTORIzED J-RIGThis larger more stable raft, maneu-vered by a quiet outboard motor, al-lows you to experience Cataract Can-yon on a shorter timeframe.

WILD WESTWATER CANYONThis stretch of the river offers an ideal balance of mellow bird watching, ex-hilarating whitewater rafting and per-fect camping. Otters, deer and eagles are not rare in this dessert oasis.

“Just wanted to let you all know that we had a fantastic time on our raft trip. Everything ran flawlessly and we had a wonderful, memorable experience. You guys made the planning easy and put together a great itinerary. In all of my six trips with Sheri Griffith I’ve never had a bad experience – a real testament to the organization. Thanks again for everything.”— John Orr

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Exhilarating Rapids,Outstanding Scenery

The Sights of Cataract Canyon trip through Canyonlands National Park is our pre-mier trip that offers great whitewater, spectacular hikes and beauty found only on the Colorado River. See red rock spires that tower 2000 ft. above the river. Explore 1000 year old Native American petroglyphs and granaries found around every bend in the river.

The whitewater in May and June is a thrill seeker’s dream. The waves are large and the ride is very exciting. In July and August the whitewater is still fun but not as big. The later trips are great for those who want to enjoy the other great parts of river rafting: swimming, large sandy beaches, more time in camp for fun outdoor games such as bocce and horseshoes.

Explore some of the lost can-yons of Cataract Canyon as we motor off Lake Powell. The trip concludes with a flight back over Canyonlands National Park.

8-Day Canyonlands hiker’s SpecialIf you’re looking for the com-

plete ESCAPE vacation, then the 8-day Canyonlands Hiker’s Spe-cial is for YOU. This one of a kind river journey focuses on hiking the hidden wonders of the Green and-Colorado Rivers. The highlight of the trip is the hike to the top of the famous Dolls House in the Heart of Canyonlands National Park.

Highlights:• WildlyFunRapids• IndianRuins•TimetoHikethrough CanyonlandsNationalPark• Oarboats• 2000ft.RedRock CanyonWalls• ScenicReturnFlightTrip Rates:5 day:Adults$1299*Youth(10-16)$999*8-day Hikers SpecialAdults$1699**(includesscenicflightoverCanyonlands!) (*Rate does not include taxes and government user fees about 6%)Host City:Moab,UT(Airportcode:CNY)Minimum Age:10yearsoldRapids:III-IV(VinhighwatersofJune)Departure dates:5 Days/4 Nights: March 27 April 3, 10, 17, 24 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June 5, 12, 19, 26 July 3, 10, 17, 24 Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28 Sept. 4, 18 Oct. 2, 168 Days Hikers Special May 12 Sept. 15Boat Options:Oarboat&InflatableKayaks(July&August)Other trips throughCataract Canyon:ExpeditionsinLuxury,pg.19WomenatPlaypg.17

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Highlights:• WonderfulSandyBeaches• HiketoIndianRuins• CanyonlandsNationalPark• MoreStableBoats• 2000ft.RedRock CanyonWalls• ScenicReturnFlightTrip Rates:4 day:Adults$999*Youth(10-16)$799*3 day:Adults$850*2 day:Adults$699*Host City:Moab,UT(Airportcode:CNY)Minimum Age:10yearsoldRapids:III-IV(VinhighwatersofJune)Departure dates:4 Days/3 Nights: April 4, 11, 18, 25 May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13, 20, 27 July 4, 11, 18, 25 Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 3 Days/2 Nights May 17, 24, 31 June 7, 14, 21, 28 July 5, 192 Days/1 Night May 18, 25 June 1, 8, 15, 22 Boat Options:J-rigOther trips throughCataract Canyon:GriffithExtreme,pg.17

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If you are intrigued by the beauties of Cataract Canyon and Canyonlands National Park, yet not an adrenaline junkie, our Highlights of Cataract Canyon by Motorized J-Rig is for you! This trip allows those that don’t want too much whitewater to ride on a motorized pontoon “J-rig” which is larger and more stable than oarboats.

The first few days we hike to ancient Native American ruins and petroglyphs, and marvel at the red rock vistas of Canyonlands National Park. We have time for swimming and relaxing in the afternoon and evening.

After the Confluence of the Green and Colorado Rivers we meet the be-ginning of the whitewater. For the next 20 miles we navigate through rapids with names like North Seas, Mile Long, and the Big Drops. Dur-ing the spring runoff these rapids can be some of the largest and most powerful on the Colorado River. In late summer and fall the river drops and the rapids are more moderate, yet still exciting.

On the last day we view 2000 foot cliffs and explore some of the canyons of Lake Powell. The trip wraps up with a scenic flight back to Moab over the canyon you have come to love.

NOTE: Due to lower water levels in July and August, this trip may be run with an oarboat with a smaller motor.

COLORADORIVER

Westwater Canyon, one of the last canyons of the Colorado Plateau to be explored, contains many wonders, from the river otter and eagles that make the canyon their home to the miner’s cabin and the Western Rio Grand railroad. The canyon walls are spectacu-lar with 1.7 Billion year old black rock rising out of the river and topped 1200 feet above the water by burning red sandstone cliffs. Westwater’s history is filled with tales of those who passed this way, proven by Native American writings hidden on canyon walls and abandoned Miner’s cabins and out-law caves.

The Wild Westwater Canyon adventure places you in the midst of dramatic desert landscapes. There are two sections to Westwater Can-yon with great contrast between the serene solitude of the upper can-yon’s sandstone walls and the sur-real black granite and impressive rapids of the lower canyon.

This stretch of the Colorado River is free flowing, resulting in a variety of water levels through-out the rafting season. The narrow gorge of Westwater Canyon offers wonderful rapids during the entire rafting season. Run rapids with names like Sock-It-To-Me, Skull and Last Chance as you traverse this wild and scenic canyon.

Highlights:• ClassicSplashingRapids• AbundantWildlife•OarboatsandPaddleboats•1.7BillionYearOldRocks• 1000ft.RedRock CanyonWalls•GreatCowboy/OutlawHistoryTrip Rates:2 day:Adults$450*Youth(10-16)$399*3 day:Adult$599*Youth(10-16)$525*(*Rate does not include taxes and government user fees about 6%)Host City:Moab,UT(Airportcode:CNY)Minimum Age:10yearsoldRapids:II-IVDeparture dates:2 Days/1 Nights: March 24 • April 14, 28 May 18, 26 • June 9, 22, 28 July 13, 28 • Aug. 2, 24 Sept. 1, 8 • Oct. 6, 13, 20 3 Days/2 Nights May 24 • June 14 July 18 • Aug. 16 Sept. 13 Boat Options:Oarboat,PaddleboatOther Trips throughWestwater Canyon: ExpeditionsinLuxury, seepg.19 WomenatPlay, seepg.17 Raft&ResortAdventure, seepg.17

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COLORADORIVER

The Yampa River is a unique river in the American West because it is the last free-flowing river in the entire Colorado River drainage. The scenery is dramatic and quite varied as 2000 feet of white sandstone walls grow quickly around you. In May, melting snow from the Rocky Mountains swells in the narrow gorge creating unbridled and fun rapids.

The Yampa River is only navigable in May and June each summer. Limited visita-tion makes this stretch of river one of the most isolated and remote expeditions we offer. Sightings of Big Horn Sheep, Eagles, Hawks, Peregrine Falcons and even the oc-casional Moose are almost a daily experience.

Take time to explore something different each day: hike up side canyons to see 1000 year old Native American artwork or to the water-falls up Jones’ Hole or to the hermit Pat Lynch’s hideout in Echo Park. Traverse deceptively named rapids such as Moonshine, Five Springs, Warm Springs and TeePee, and en-joy star filled skies every night.

Because there is limited access to the Yampa River few people have the opportunity to explore this area. This trip books quickly.

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Highlights:• FastPacedWhitewater EveryDay• TonsofWildlife• UntamedRiver• ActiveTripwith PaddleboatsandIK• HikestoNativeAmerican Caves• VeryRarelyRunRiver• DinosaurNational MonumentTrip Rates:4 day:Adults$899*Youth(10-16)$749*5 day: Adults$999*Youth(10-16)$850* (*Rate does not include taxes and government user fees about 6%)Host City:Vernal,UT(Airportcode:VEL)Minimum Age:10yearsoldRapids:II-IVDeparture dates:4 Days/3 Nights: May 24, 28 June 15 Days/4 Nights June 27Boat options: Oarboat,Paddleboats,InflatableKayaks

YAMPA RIVER

The Green River offers a variety of trips along its 730 mile journey from the Wind River Mountains in Wyo-ming to the confluence of the Colo-rado River in Canyonlands National Park. This historic River has all the elements of a classic whitewater riv-er trip: colorful cowboy, outlaw and Native American history, beautiful beaches and canyons and fun white-water. We run three great stretches of the Green River.

4-DAY GATES OF LODOREOne of the most popular trips Sheri Griffith Expeditions runs. This is a journey into the spectacular wilder-ness of Dinosaur National Monument. This trip offers lots of activities and action. You can choose between pad-dling with friends in a paddleboat, taking on the rapids in one of our in-flatable kayaks or relaxing in one of the oarboats.

5-DAY FAmILY VACATIONS ONTHE GREEN RIVEROffers a chance for the whole family to escape. This trip offers exceptional bonding opportunities, fun whitewa-ter, charming camp sites on sandy beaches, stunning geological features and ancient and recent western his-tory. River rafting offers quality time and experiences for strengthening family relationships. There is adven-ture time, quiet time, interaction and reflection time and lots of play time.

SEA KAYAKING CANYON COuNTRYThis trip is a graceful float through a bounty of southwestern vistas and cliffs of red rock sandstone. Spectacu-lar buttes and mesas rise over1,500 feet above the river floor. This trip is perfect for paddling. We explore on foot some of the secret side canyons, looking for Indian ruins and traces of lost civilizations.

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Classic Whitewater,Colorful History

“We have an unknown distance yet to run,an unknown river to explore. What fallsthere are, we know not; what rocks besetthe channel, we know not; what wallsride over the river, we know not..”— John Wesley Powell

Highlights:• ChildFriendlyRiver• OutlawCabinHideouts• 5000ft.Canyons• 1000YearOldNative AmericanWritings• WarmRiverforSwimming• GreatSandyBeaches forGames• 50+ModerateRapidsTrip Rates:5 days:Adults$999*Youth(5-16)$760**(includesscenicflightovertheGreenRiver) (*Rate does not include taxes and government user fees about 6%)Host City:Moab,UT(Airportcode:CNY)Minimum Age:5yearsoldRapids:II-IIIDeparture dates:5 Days/4 Nights June 3, 10, 17, 24 July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 August 12Boat Options:Oarboat,InflatableKayak

Highlights:• RapidsEveryDay• ActiveTrip• WaterfallHikes• AbundantWildlife• StunningScenery• DinosaurNational Monument• 2000ft.CanyonWalls• ClassicOutlawHistoryTrip Rates:4 Days:Adults$899*Youth(10-16)$750* (*Rate does not include taxes and government user fees about 6%)Host City:Vernal,UT(Airportcode:VEL)Minimum Age:10yearsoldRapids:II-IVDeparture dates:4 Days/3 Nights: June 10, 16, 21 Aug 3 Boat options:Oarboat,Paddleboats,InflatableKayak

The Green River is the perfect family river trip with warm water for swimming, big sandy beaches for playing and easy to moderate whitewater for excitement.

This trip is planned entirely for families. We travel at a family’s pace, hand pick fam-ily friendly guides and offer family friendly meals. We take along sand toys for amuse-ment. This hidden jewel of the American West has outlaw hideouts, homesteads, Indian Ruins, and sandy beaches shaded by ancient cottonwood trees. There are over 50 exciting rapids with big rolling waves that get bigger each day.

This stretch of the Green River has been our premier family trip for 25 Years. It offers multi-generational families an opportunity to bond in the great outdoors.

The Perfect Family Vacation!Playful rapids, lots of water fun, sandy beaches for sandcastles, nature hikes for learning, and marshmallows for roasting are just a few of the activi-ties lined up for your family vacation. Camp on beautiful beaches shaded by cottonwood trees, hike to old outlaw hideouts and glimpse shy wildlife. Our “Kid Guide” offers games, fun-to learn outdoor skills, and nature walks. Parents can join in or grab a little private time for themselves.

The Gates of Lodore is an absolute paradise with few people, 1000 foot cliffs and wildlife around every bend. The entrance to this Green River adventure truly looks like you’re entering a giant red rock fortress as the canyon walls shoot hundreds of feet up from the valley floor. The trip has much more to offer than just gorgeous scenery; the canyon is filled with fun rapids every day, waterfall hikes and a native herd of big horn sheep that can be seen on most trips.

The Gates of Lodore Canyon contains the first major set of rap-ids encountered by John Wesley Powell and his men on their 1869 expedition. The river is narrow and fast paced. We run the rapids in paddleboats, inflatable kayaks and oarboats. The scenery is an amaz-ing combination of Rocky Moun-tain forest tapering into the rug-ged beauty of the desert. Abundant wildlife including deer, bighorn sheep, eagles, trout and hawks can be seen around every bend.

We purposely travel slowly, about 10-15 miles per day, so we have ample time to explore the can-yons and take in the surrounding nature and its wildlife. The camps are well maintained which makes for easy and relaxing camping.

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The women-only trips feature a balance of adventure and re-juvenation. Experience some of the most inspiring moments in your life in one of the most beautiful places on earth as you recognize strengths and build friendships. Smell flowers, sage, and the earth after a desert rain without the interfer-

ence of polluted air. View landscapes that even the best pho-tograph will never be able to capture. Listen to the quiet mu-sic of the river. The smells, sights, sounds and touches of the river and her canyons open a new sense: the sense of SELF.

4-DAY EXPERIENCED PADDLERS TRIPSpectacular buttes and mesas rise over 1,500 feet above the river floor. This trip is perfect for paddling your own sleek kayak or using one of our high performance touring kayaks. Because few people travel there, Labyrinth Canyon is the per-fect trip for those who want a quiet get away. Gear rafts carry all the comforts of a full scale Sheri Griffith camp. We explore on foot some of the secret side canyons, looking for Indian ruins and traces of lost civilizations.

5-DAY BEGINNERS PADDLERS TRIPOur 5 day trip is a graceful float through a bounty of south-western vistas and cliffs of red rock sandstone. No experience is necessary, as touring kayaks are easy to paddle, comfort-able to travel in and very stable. There’s time to explore the canyons and ponder the ancient Indian writings and trappers’ inscriptions on the canyon walls. Your time is spent playing on and in the river and relaxing on your leisure vacation

5-DAY SIGHTS OF CATARACT CANYON (Colorado River)Trip Rates:5 Days/4 Nights:Adults$1299*Departure Dates: Aug. 21

5-DAY SEA KAYAKINGIN CANYON COUNTRY(Green river)Trip Rates:5 Days/4 Nights:Adults$899**Departure Dates: Sept. 4

2-DAY WESTWATER CANYON (Colorado River)Trip Rates:2 Days/1 Night:Adults$450Departure Dates: June 15* (includes return flight over Canyonlands) ** $50 discount for Tandem Sea kayaks

4-DAY EXPERIENCED PADDLERS TRIP(Green River)Trip Rates:4 Days/3 Nights:Adults$799Departure Dates:Aug. 29 • Sept. 26

5-DAY BEGINNERPADDLERS TRIP (Green river)Trip Rates:5 Days/4 Nights:Adults$899Departure Dates:Sept. 11 • Oct. 9, 23

All the river expeditions in this brochure can be chartered for your own private group. We can help you choose and cus-tomize a trip that will work the best for your group. All trips include our outstanding service, attention to detail, comfort and professional guides and staff.

On a charted trip you can pick your menu to accommodate different diets and preferences including Kosher, Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free. Let us help create and host your next gathering. You won’t be disappointed.

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GRIffITH EXTREME ADVENTURE — Cataract Canyon Day 1: A sunset Hummer tour, and Gonzo Inn Day 2: Mountain bike ride Moab, Utah, canyoneering Days 3-4: Jet boat ride down the Colorado River, world famous Cataract Canyon rapids, river-side camping Day 5: Lake Powell hikes, scenic flight over Canyonlands National Park, Gonzo Inn,

RAfT & RESORT ADVENTURE — Westwater Canyon Day 1: A sunset Hummer tour, Moab Utah and Gonzo Inn Day 2: Exhilarating mountain bike ride, Red Cliffs Lodge, Days 3-4: Whitewater rafting on the Colorado River in Westwater Canyon Day 5: Horseback Riding

GRIFFITH EXTREME ADVENTURE Trip Rates:5 Days/4 Nights:Adults$1299*Singlesupplement:$299Departure Dates:May 16, 23, 30 • June 6, 13, 20* includes 2 nights at Gonzo Inn, all meals & scenic return flight over Canyonlands Park!

RAFT & RESORT ADVENTURE Trip Rates:5 Days/4 Nights:Adults$1199*Singlesupplement:$299Departure Dates:March 22 • April 12, 26 • May 16, 24June 7, 20, 26 • July 11, 24 • Aug. 22Sept. 6 • Oct. 6, 11, 18* includes 1 night at Gonzo Inn, 2 nights at Red Cliffs Lodge, all meals

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Sheri Griffith Expeditions is renowned for combining luxury comforts with the most beautiful scenery in the world. Our Expeditions in Lux-ury trips are the only trips of their kind on the Colorado River. From the oversized tents, linen covered tables and gourmet meals prepared by your chef to the mind-boggling vistas and spectacular sunsets of the west; the contrast between the rugged nature of the river and the eve-ning comforts of your personal bungalow is the perfect way to enjoy the outdoors.

Our camps are on beautiful sandy beaches. Spend your days rafting through the pristine Colorado River canyons; as early evening draws near, pull up to a private beach that will be quickly transformed into your river hotel. While the camp staff finishes setting up your tents,

our private river chef begins the evening’s dining presentation. Sleep-ing quarters are oversized tents which house comfortable cot beds, tables and night lights. Enjoy a cool beverage on the riverbank in com-fy chairs. After coffee and breakfast, the camp attendants will take down the camp and off we’ll go on the day’s adventure. This adventure provides full enjoyment of the beautiful outdoors while wrapped in Luxury. Indulge.

This trip includes two nights at The Gonzo Inn, in Moab, Utah. For more information, visit:

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BreAkfAStColorado River Eggs Benedict, topped with a Zesty Hollandaise Sauce, Tomato and Fresh Basil served with Canadian Bacon*, Served with Skillet-Fried Baby Red Potatoes & Herbs and Fresh Fruit.

LunChItalian Hoagies with Genoa Salami, Pro-sciutto, Smoked Gouda, and Provolone Cheese topped with fresh veggies and herbs and drizzled with a special Italian red wine dressing. Served with a variety of fresh fruit, chips and cookies.

DinnerAppetizer– Toasted Crostini topped with Roma Tomatoes, Fresh Basil and melted Buffalo Mozzarella, wrapped in Prosciutto.Salad—Mixed Spring Greens with Pears, Gorgonzola & Walnuts, with blush Wine Vinaigrette.Entrée—Grilled Pork Tenderloin* with Honey-Dijon Sauce, Grilled Asparagus, and Couscous.Dessert—Fresh Baked Brownies with Fresh Berries and whipped cream.

*All meats are from a local butcher in Moab, and all vegetables are either locally garden grown or bought from the local market.

Highlights:• AmazingScenery• PamperedCamping• ColoradoRiverRafting• LinenCoveredTables• OversizedTents,Cots, andNightlights• CrewSettingup/taking downCamp• ProfessionalRiverChef• FineDiningTrip Rates:5 day Colorado River thorugh Cataract Canyon:Adults$2299*✝ Youth(10-16)$1999*✝(✝ Singlesupplement$260)(*includes2nightsatGonzoInn&scenicreturnflightoverCanyonlands)Family Luxury Trip, Majestic Canyons of the Green RiverAdults$2099✝ Youth(5-16)$1850✝(✝ Singlesupplement$260)(*includesscenicreturnflight)Wild Westwater Canyon on theColorado RiverAdults$1490✝ Youth(5-16)$1250✝(✝ Singlesupplement$260)Host City:Moab,UT(Airport:CNY)Minimum Age:10yearsoldRapids:III–VDeparture dates:5 Days/5 Nights, Cataract June 195 Days/5 Nights, Majestic July 13 Days/2 Nights, Westwater Aug 9Boat Options:Oarboat&Jrig(*includes2nightsatGonzoInn&scenicreturnflightoverGreenRiver)

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Reservation InformationYou may make your reservation by telephone: (800) 332-2439 or online at: www.GriffithExp.com Reservation PacketAfter making your reservation you will receive a reserva-tion packet which will include a trip itinerary with a pack-ing list, helpful travel hints, travel insurance informa-tion, and a guest registration form.

DEPOSITThe initial $300 per person DEPOSIT ($150 per person for two-day trips) is non-refundable. The FINAL PAYMENT is due 45 days prior to departure and is also non-refundable in all situations. The balance can be paid by check, VISA, MasterCard, or American Express. For your convenience we can automatically charge the final balance to your cred-it card 45 days prior to departure.

What is nOT Included in Trip Fares: 1. Transportation to and from your home to the departure town. 2. Lodging and meals prior to or following your expedition. (Except where noted) 3. Government User fees (about 6% of trip cost) 4. Guide Gratuities are always appreciated and typically range from 15-20% of trip fare.

CanCEllaTIOn POlICySince you have reserved space for which we have a limited number of seats, our non-refundable policy applies in every instance. We highly recommend that you purchase Travel Insurance to protect your vacation investment. Responsibility and liabilityAll outdoor experiences involve risk and we all must rec-ognize that accidents or illnesses may occur. We cannot

guarantee your safety. We place final responsibility for your safety firmly on your shoulders. You have to pay at-tention to what you are doing. Mother Nature controls the water level, the weather, and the elements, so there is a risk involved in rafting and camping. Before your trip de-parts, you will be asked to sign an Assumption of Risk and Release Form.

nOn-PERFORmanCEWe make every effort to follow through on our plans. How-ever, we reserve the right to make changes in the itinerary or possibly cancel a trip if necessary for reasons including but not limited to weather conditions, water fluctuations, insufficient reservations, changes in international rela-tions, or other factors beyond our control.

Health IssuesIf you are of an adventurous spirit and in reasonably good health, you should have no problem enjoying any of our trips. If you take medication you should bring a good sup-ply and inform your guide of all medication that you are taking.

moab Packaged ToursMoab Package Tours’ itineraries are considered final 45 days prior to the start of the expedition. Any changes to the itinerary after 45 days will incur a processing fee of $20 per change.

Returning Guests Receive lifetime DiscountsJoin us on one river trip and from then on, you’ll receive a 10% discount on river journeys forever. Really. Our guides love to host returning guests

too, so be sure to request your favorite guide when making your reservation.

Copyright © 2012 Sheri Griffith Expeditions. All Rights ReservedPhotographs: Charlie Borland, Sam Hamilton, Brett Hochmuth, Norm Shrewsbury, Harvey Berk, Arlo Tejada

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✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ Dates & Rates ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦ ✦

ColoRaDo RiveR Cataract Canyon by Oarboat – pg. 9

TRIP lEnGTH PRICE DaTES5 Days/4 Nights Adults: $1299*

Youth (10–16): $999*March 27April 3, 10, 17, 24May 1, 8, 15, 22, 26 June 5, 12, 19, 26July 3, 10, 17, 24Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28 Sept. 4, 18Oct. 2, 16

8 Days/7 NightsHikers Special

Adults: $1699* May 12Sept. 15

Cataract Canyon by Motorized J-rig – pg. 10

4 Days/3 Nights Adults: $999*Youth (10–16): $799*

April 4, 11, 18, 25 May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6, 13, 20, 27 July 4, 11, 18, 25Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

3 Days/2 Nights Adults: $850* May 17, 24, 31 June 7, 14, 21, 28July 5, 19

2 Days/1 Night Adults: $699* May 18, 25 June 1, 8, 15, 22

* includes scenic flight over Canyonlands National Park!

Westwater Canyon – pg. 112 Days/1 Night Adults: $450

Youth (10–16): $399March 24April 14, 28 May 18, 26 June 9, 22, 28 July 13, 28Aug. 2, 24 Sept. 1, 8Oct. 6, 13, 20

3 Days/2 Nights Adults: $599Youth (10–16): $525

May 24 June 14 July 18Aug. 16 Sept. 13

Moab Package Tours on the Colorado River – pg. 17Griffith Extreme

Adventure5 Days/4 Nights

Adults: $1299*Single supplement: $299

May 16, 23, 30June 6, 13, 20

*Includes 2 nights at the Gonzo Inn, all meals & scenic return flight over Canyonlands

Raft & ResortAdventure

5 Days/4 Nights

Adults: $1199*Single supplement: $299

March 22April 12, 26May 16, 24June 7, 20, 26 July 11, 24Aug. 22 Sept. 6Oct. 6, 11, 18

*Includes 1 night at the Gonzo Inn, 2 nights at Red Cliffs Lodge and all meals.

Yampa RiveR Yampa – pg. 12

TRIP lEnGTH PRICE DaTES4 Days/3 Nights Adults: $899**

Youth (10-16): $749**May 24, 28June 1

5 Days/4 Nights Adults: $999**Youth (10-16): $850**

June 27

GReen RiveR The Gates of Lodore – pg. 16

4 Days/3 Nights Adults: $899*Youth (10-16): $749*

June 10, 16, 21Aug. 3

Family Vacations on the Green River – pg. 155 Days/4 Nights Adults: $999*

Youth (5-16): $760*June 3, 10, 17, 24July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29Aug. 12

Sea Kayaking in Canyon Country – pg. 185 Days/4 Nights Adults: $899✝✝ Sept. 13

Oct. 9, 23

4 Days/3 Nights Adults: $799✝✝ Aug 29Sept. 26

* Includes scenic return flight over Green River. ✝✝$50 discount for Tandem Sea Kayaks.

SpeCialTY TRipS Women at Play – pg. 17

Cataract Canyon on the Colorado 5 Days/4 Nights

Adults: $1299* Aug. 21

Labyrinth Canyon by Sea Kayak5 Days/4 Nights

Adults: $899 Sept. 4

Westwater Canyon2 Days/1 Nighs

Adults: $450 June 15

Expeditions in Luxury – pg. 19Cataract Canyon on the Colorado

5 Days/4 Nights*Adults: $2299**Youth: $1999**

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Majestic Canyons of the Green River Family – 5 Days/5 Nights

Adults: $2099✝

Youth: $1850✝

July 15

Wild Westwater Canyon on the Colorado River – 3 Days/2 Nights

Adults: $1490✝✝

Youth: $1250✝✝Aug. 9

* Includes scenic return flight over Canyonlands. **Includes 2 nights at Gonzo Inn & scenic return flight over Canyonlands. ✝ Includes 2 nights at Gonzo Inn & scenic return

flight over Green River. ✝✝ Includes 2 nights at Gonzo Inn

The armada: Different types of rafts offer different types of experiences.Depending on water levels, You choose whether you want 1) Total involvement (paddleboats and inflatable kayaks),2) Close and personal with the rapids (oarboats) or 3) High and a little dryer (J-rigs). We offer the most choices with the experience to back them up. Raft types are listed under each trip.

OaRBOaTS: inflatable rafts (approx. 16–18 feet in length) with guides that maneuver them with a set of oars secured to a frame in the middle of the raft. This is considered to be a more stable craft than a paddleboat

PaDDlEBOaTS: These are inflatable rafts (approx. 16 ft. in length) manned by guests and their paddles. A guide gives instruction and navigates from the back of each boat. Everyone must participate to maneuver the raft.

J-RIG RaFTS: These 23 ft. rafts are motorized and move faster down river. They are much larger than other rafts and are considered to be the most stable. (only used on our Cataract Canyon 3 and 4 day trips.)

InFlaTaBlE KayaKS: Small inflatable rafts, manned by 1 or 2 people with their double-bladed pad-dles. There are no guides in these crafts, Kayakers follow instructions from guides in nearby kayaks or rafts.

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